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Friday 20 February 2026

The great divide: a viral snub and the looming AI monopoly in New Delhi

As Prime Minister Narendra Modi stood at the center of the stage at the India AI Impact Summit, he attempted a symbolic gesture of global unity:...

Thursday 19 February 2026

Global AI leaders stress equitable adoption and ethical safeguards at India summit

At the India AI Impact Summit 2026, global tech executives and policymakers highlighted AI's transformative potential, warning that uneven adoption risks widening global disparities...

Thursday 19 February 2026

Microsoft outlines US$50 billion Global South AI investment plan at India summit

Microsoft said it is on track to commit US$50 billion by the end of the decade to expand artificial intelligence in countries across the Global South, with new initiatives aimed at...

Thursday 19 February 2026

From AGI to superintelligence: Altman and Hassabis draw varying timelines for AI's future

This week, two of the industry's most powerful voices laid out starkly different visions for where artificial intelligence is headed — and how fast. Both spoke at the India AI...

Thursday 19 February 2026

Uber's US$100 million AV charging push signals asset-light pivot

Uber Technologies Inc. announced on February 18, 2026, that it will invest more than US$100 million to develop specialized charging infrastructure for autonomous vehicles (AVs), marking...

Thursday 19 February 2026

OpenAI brings Stargate to India with Tata AI data center build-out partnership

OpenAI has designated the Tata Group as its foundational partner for a major sovereign AI push in India, positioning the conglomerate's HyperVault unit as the first domestic anchor...

Thursday 19 February 2026

MediaTek CEO at ISSCC: solo chip era is over, system-level efficiency is the next frontier

The rules of winning in AI are changing, and one of the semiconductor industry's most prominent executives is calling time on the old playbook.

Thursday 19 February 2026

Google, Nvidia, Macron back India's AI ambitions as Modi calls for tech for all

The Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Google CEO Sundar Pichai used the India AI Impact Summit 2026 to announce a sweeping digital infrastructure partnership, with Google unveiling...

Thursday 19 February 2026

Supermicro explores local manufacturing in India amid AI push

US-based server maker Supermicro is evaluating local manufacturing options in India as it seeks to expand its footprint in one of the world's fastest-growing artificial intelligence...

Thursday 19 February 2026

OpenAI partners with Indian universities to expand AI integration in higher education

OpenAI has partnered with leading Indian universities to integrate artificial intelligence tools across campuses, targeting more than 100,000 students and faculty within a year, as...

Thursday 19 February 2026

AI server supply chain tracker: PCB and CCL lead, ASIC and testing diverge

Taiwan's AI server supply chain started 2026 on firmer footing, according to January revenue data from 14 PCB, CCL, ASIC design, and IC testing firms. Year-over-year growth confirms...

Thursday 19 February 2026

Wearable medical devices surge with supply chain of four core components taking shape

Global medical technology is rapidly shifting from hospital settings to everyday life, advancing toward precision medicine and long-term health management. Driving the boom in wearable...

Wednesday 18 February 2026

Nvidia expands AI partnerships in India under US$1 billion national mission

India is using this week's AI Impact Summit in New Delhi to advance a national strategy that combines large-scale compute deployment, sovereign AI model development, and industrial...

Wednesday 18 February 2026

Qualcomm commits up to US$150 million to back AI startups in India

US-based Qualcomm plans to invest up to US$150 million in Indian startups through a new AI-focused fund, underscoring its strategy to expand on-device and sector-specific artificial...

Wednesday 18 February 2026

What the EU's 70% local content threshold means for its industrial base

The European Union is preparing a structural shift in industrial policy, linking electric vehicle subsidies and public procurement to binding...

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