Amazon Web Services has faced two outages recently linked to its AI coding assistants, raising concerns about their reliability.  Source: https://www.livemint.com/technology/tech-news/aws-suffered-outages-after-engineers-used-internal-ai-tools-employees-raise-concerns-report-11771565404797.html

At the India AI Impact Summit 2026, UN chief Antonio Guterres emphasised the need for a balanced approach to AI, advocating for less hype and fear while promoting human oversight.  Source: https://www.livemint.com/technology/tech-news/antonio-guterres-at-ai-impact-summit-less-hype-less-fear-says-ipcc-style-un-panel-aims-for-human-control-of-ai-11771566064031.html

Google Labs has introduced Photoshoot in its Pomelli platform, enabling small businesses to create professional product images using Gemini Nano Banana. Users can upload images, select templates, and the AI generates on-brand visuals for websites and social media, enhancing marketing efforts. Source: https://www.livemint.com/technology/tech-news/google-launches-photoshoot-feature-in-pomelli-to-automate-high-end-ad-creation-heres-how-it-works-11771569464883.html

Artificial Intelligence serves as a fundamental construct for large-scale societal transformation when integrated with open networks and decentralised ecosystems. Speaking at a panel during the India AI Summit 2026 in Delhi, Nandan Nilekani, Co-founder and Patron of Networks for Humanity, emphasised that the convergence of AI agents and open architectures is the fastest way to

Building foundational AI technology is a necessity rather than an option for India to maintain its digital independence, said Sarvam co-founder, Vivek Raghavan. He noted that AI impacts every aspect of human life, making it a core technology that the country must understand at a fundamental level. “Otherwise, we will become a digital colony which

Apple’s iPhone 17 is now available for under ₹50,000 during Croma’s Everything Apple Sale, with discounts through trade-ins and bonuses. The phone was launched by Apple during its flagship launch event in September last year. Source: https://www.livemint.com/technology/gadgets/iphone-17-available-for-rs-44-768-during-croma-everything-apple-sale-heres-how-the-deal-works-11771577749328.html

A little-known Chinese AI company recently released an open-source reasoning model that challenged Western dominance and was developed at a fraction of the cost. And no, it’s not DeepSeek. Source: https://www.livemint.com/technology/are-deepseek-moments-now-the-new-normal-11771585662215.html

OpenAI has revealed that 50% of ChatGPT messages in India come from users aged 18-24. The country has surpassed 100 million weekly active users, with 35% using the tool for work tasks, the data reveals Source: https://www.livemint.com/technology/tech-news/chatgpt-now-has-over-100-million-weekly-users-from-india-18-24-year-olds-send-half-the-messages-openai-11771581433489.html

US leads AI brain race followed by China, Singapore; India at 6th spot: Report Source: https://www.livemint.com/technology/us-leads-ai-brain-race-followed-by-china-singapore-india-at-6th-spot-report-11771602606918.html

Many nations have lauded India’s move to mandate AI labelling, says Vaishnaw, as new IT rules take effect Source: https://www.livemint.com/technology/many-nations-have-lauded-indias-move-to-mandate-ai-labelling-says-vaishnaw-as-new-it-rules-take-effect-11771606642248.html

IT leaders discuss AI’s impact on SaaS at India AI Impact Summit Source: https://www.livemint.com/technology/it-leaders-discuss-ais-impact-on-saas-at-india-ai-impact-summit-11771609759476.html

Apple’s flagship iPhone 17 Pro Max logged 11.5% of the top 20 trade-ins in the United States, months after its launch. A study found that owners are capitalising on strong market prices with early resale of the device. Source: https://www.livemint.com/technology/iphone-17-resale-numbers-high-soon-after-launch-why-americans-sell-apple-strong-market-prices-tradein-depreciation-value-11771658099532.html

New Delhi Declaration on AI Impact adopted; US, UK, China among nations to endorse vision for collaborative AI Source: https://www.livemint.com/technology/new-delhi-declaration-on-ai-impact-adopted-us-uk-china-among-nations-to-endorse-vision-for-collaborative-ai-11771675183323.html

AI agent invasion has people trying to pick winners Source: https://www.livemint.com/technology/ai-agent-invasion-has-people-trying-to-pick-winners-11771728616577.html

India’s AI ambition spans full tech stack; combines domestic impact, global outlook: Ericsson CTO Source: https://www.livemint.com/technology/indias-ai-ambition-spans-full-tech-stack-combines-domestic-impact-global-outlook-ericsson-cto-11771751146955.html

A study reveals that in retail, technology alone doesn’t create value; it’s the frontline employees who drive profitability. Tailored technology and strategic decisions informed by social context are essential for enhancing customer engagement and operational efficiency. Source: https://www.livemint.com/technology/is-advanced-tech-enough-to-boost-hr-services-heres-what-study-reveals-amid-push-to-digitise-human-resources-11771751163750.html

Weeks after the US initiated the process to extend an invite to India to join Pax Silica, India officially has… Source: https://inc42.com/buzz/india-signs-pax-silica-pact-to-secure-global-ai-supply-chain/

AI startup Myelin Foundry is raising ₹48 Cr (around $5.3 Mn) from listed digital services provider ASM Technologies. In an… Source: https://inc42.com/buzz/ai-startup-myelin-foundry-raises-%e2%82%b948-cr-from-asm-technologies/

Marico kicked off 2026 with an acquisition spree. In a matter of weeks, the FMCG giant, known for household staples… Source: https://inc42.com/features/how-marico-turns-d2c-founder-dna-into-fmcg-scale/

Home interior and innovation unicorn Livspace has laid off 1,000 employees, or 12% of its workforce, amid AI push. In… Source: https://inc42.com/buzz/livspace-fires-1000-employees-cofounder-quits/