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Anthropic unveils latest AI model as OpenAI rivalry intensifies

The platform is reportedly part of Open AI's broader push to deepen its presence in the market from its rivals - notably the AI startup Anthropic, which draws the bulk of its revenue from companies

India's digital transformation rooted in open, secure, inclusive Internet: IT Secy Krishnan

The Motorola Signature delivers a balanced flagship experience with strong performance, a polished design and dependable cameras, but its low-light imaging and battery life remind you there’s still scope to improve

BRITAIN-REGULATION/DEEPFAKE (PIX):Britain to work with Microsoft to build deepfake detection system

Vivo V70 and V70 Elite will debut in India on 19 February. The V70 Elite will be powered by the Snapdragon 8s Gen 3 processor while the V70 will come running on the Snapdragon 7 Gen 4 processor. Both phones will come with an ultrasonic fingerprint sensor and IP68/IP69 rating.

Anthropic aired ads during the Super Bowl targeting OpenAI, highlighting the introduction of ads in ChatGPT. CEO Sam Altman criticised the ads as deceptive, claiming OpenAI prioritises free access and user agency over monetisation. 

Senior Google executives during the company's earnings call stated that Apple had chosen the company as the ‘preferred cloud partner’, suggesting that the next generation of Siri may run on Google's servers instead of Apple's Private Cloud Compute

Australia’s online safety regulator blasted major technology companies including Meta Platforms Inc., Apple Inc. and Google for failing to stamp out child sexual exploitation and abuse on their services, even after repeated calls to address shortfalls.

Musk vows to put data centers in space and run them on solar power but experts have their doubts

Chris Boyd, a software engineer, began tinkering with a digital personal assistant called OpenClaw at the end of January, while he was snowed in at his North Carolina home. He used it to create a daily digest of relevant news stories and send them to his inbox every morning at 5:30 a.m.

TECH-AI-AMAZON:Exclusive-Amazon plans to use AI to speed up TV and film production

There’s a corner of the internet where the bots gather without us. A social network named Moltbook, modeled on Reddit, is designed for AI “agents” to engage in discussions with one another. Some of the hot topics so far are purging humans, creating a language we can’t understand and, sigh, investing in crypto.

European countries are taking their broadest swipe yet at social media, with a growing number weighing bans of the services for minors and setting the stage for a new showdown with some of the biggest US companies.

Google is reportedly working on an 'import AI chats' feature for Gemini that could allow users to transfer conversation history from other chatbots like ChatGPT and Claude. 

Redmi Note 15 Pro and Redmi Note 15 Pro+ will be available to buy in India from today. The phones will go on sale starting from 11am today and can be bought from Amazon, mi.com and authorized retail outlets. 

The Galaxy Days sale by Samsung on Flipkart features discounts on various devices from February 3 to 5. Notable offers include Galaxy F series from ₹8,999, Galaxy A series from ₹19,999, and cashbacks up to ₹10,000 on select products.

Whack-a-mole: US academic fights to purge his AI deepfakes

OpenAI's ChatGPT experienced an outage in the United States, with over 3,200 users reporting issues on Downdetector, unable to ask new questions to the chatbot.

Oakley and Meta have launched the Oakley Meta Vanguard, AI-powered performance smart glasses built for athletes, featuring fitness tracking, hands-free 3K video capture, open-ear audio, Hindi voice support and IP67 water resistance, starting at ₹52,300 in India.

Mozilla will add a centralised AI control hub to Firefox 148, letting users enable or disable individual features or opt out of generative AI entirely. The update aims to give people greater choice and control over tools like translations, tab grouping and the built in chatbot.

Spain plans to ban social media access for children under 16 to protect them from harmful online content, as announced by Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez. The initiative aligns with similar measures in countries like Australia and France, emphasising the need for effective age verification systems.

On Tuesday, french prosecutors raided X’s Paris offices as part of a criminal probe into alleged child abuse content, explicit deepfakes, Holocaust denial and algorithm manipulation, summoning Elon Musk and former CEO Linda Yaccarino for questioning while Europol assists the investigation.

The Game Awards 2026 will take place on 10 December in Los Angeles, with Geoff Keighley hosting the annual celebration of gaming’s biggest titles. Major releases, including GTA 6, could compete depending on the eligibility deadline, setting up a fiercely contested year.

These gaming laptops under ₹80,000 balance strong GPUs, fast processors and cooling, making them reliable picks for smooth gameplay, creative work and long sessions.

TECH-AI-OPENAI-NVIDIA:Exclusive-OpenAI is unsatisfied with some Nvidia chips and looking for alternatives, sources say

Robotaxi pioneer Waymo gets $16 billion injection to accelerate its expansion plans

Notepad++ says its update system was reportedly hijacked for months in a targeted cyber campaign linked to suspected Chinese state backed hackers, who redirected select users to malicious servers. The breach has been contained, with stronger security checks and update protections now in place.

Samsung’s Galaxy S26 series may introduce Google’s AI-powered scam call detection via Android CallCore, marking the first time the Pixel-exclusive safety feature could arrive on non-Pixel phones, offering real-time alerts and on-device privacy-focused protection.

AI-CYBER/MOLTBOOK (PIX):'Moltbook' social media site for AI agents had big security hole, cyber firm Wiz says

Vijay Sales rolls out Valentine’s Day discounts on the iPhone Air (256GB), cutting the price to ₹94,990 from ₹1,19,900, with an extra ₹4,000 off on ICICI Bank EMI deals, taking total savings up to ₹28,910.

xAI has launched Grok Imagine 1.0, enabling 10-second AI videos at 720p with enhanced audio, expressive voices and smarter prompt understanding. The platform has already generated 1.245 billion videos in 30 days, marking a major step forward in AI video creation.

As spending slows, platforms are turning to algorithms to protect margins and reshape competition.

Oppo K14x is set to launch in India on 10 February with a 6.75-inch 120Hz display, MediaTek Dimensity 6300 chip, 50MP camera and a large 6,500mAh battery with 45W fast charging, positioning it as an affordable 5G upgrade over the K13x.

Peter Steinberger, creator of the AI-focused app Moltbook, has a history of success with PSPDFKit. He designed Moltbook to facilitate AI interactions without compromising user data ownership, evolving from an initial weekend project to a sophisticated platform.

China executes 4 more members of Myanmar-based group in crackdown on scam operations

February is set to be an exciting month for smartphone launches with devices like the Samsung Galaxy S26, Realme 16, Vivo V70 series and others lineup for debut. 

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Businesses face challenges not only in acquiring customers but also in retaining them. AI is emerging as a crucial tool for enhancing customer service through personalisation and context awareness, enabling brands to foster loyalty and improve engagement across various industries.

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Sundar Pichai celebrates Google Gemini's launch of free mock JEE Main tests, designed to mirror real exam conditions. The AI platform offers instant performance analysis and personalised study plans. 

The UK companies disclosed that AI caused 8% net employment reduction in 2025, according to Morgan Stanley's findings.

Vibe coding has triggered a fundraising frenzy in India and the US over the past six months, but is this excitement justified? Will vibe coding fundamentally change how code is written and startups are built? 

Wealth managers say Indian UHNIs are increasing offshore exposure amid soaring global AI valuations.

With AI, virtual pet applications—Pengu, Widgetable, Pokipet, Cryptkitties, Zumi Chat, etc.—are making it possible for Indians to customize their pet.

Are your brilliant ideas getting lost after every meeting? This AI solution guarantees every discussion turns into action.

Especially now that America is becoming a less reliable partner

Tech CEOs used Davos forums to extol the future of AI, both in the enterprise and for helping better the world.

As existing laws try to deal with deepfakes, the need for comprehensive personality rights protections is critical in India's expanding creator economy to safeguard digital identities. Content labeling and watermarking, endorsed by PM Modi, could address the AI threat to influencers.

Tired of email overload? Gmail's new AI features, powered by Gemini, could redefine your daily workflow. 

Matthew McConaughey has trademarked his likeness, voice and expressions to combat unauthorised AI fakes. This legal strategy aims to ensure his identity is used only with consent. 

Elon Musk says he is unaware of Grok generating sexualised images of minors as X restricts the AI tool, blocks nude image creation, and faces global regulatory scrutiny.

A wider range of companies are likely to contribute to 2026’s market gains as the economy holds steady and investors exit riskier artificial intelligence bets.

Innovation teams can spend months developing ideas, only to find existing patents too late. This new AI tool helps you validate concepts and explore the patent landscape quickly, saving time and investment.

The chatbot's image tool had let users on X edit or create sexual photos of women and children without the permission of the people shown in them

MiniMax shares more than doubled as investors carried on piling into Chinese artificial-intelligence start-ups.

Nvidia stock wasn’t boosted by the chip maker’s unveiling of a suite of products designed for robotics and autonomous driving.

A surge in user complaints has put the spotlight on how AI image tools balance creative freedom with guardrails.

MeitY’s 72-hour takedown order against X highlights a deeper problem—why more powerful AI tools are making online abuse harder to contain.

Valued at $20 billion, the deal is one of the largest in the sector and has reignited concerns about a possible AI investment bubble and ‘circular financing’ by companies in the space.

Are your existing slides falling flat? This new AI integration helps you craft professional infographics, custom images, and flawless layouts directly within your current deck.

Bernie Sanders warns the AI boom driven by billionaires could deepen job insecurity, backs a pause on new data centres and urges Congress to act.

After a year of pilots, India’s top law firms are embedding AI into core workflows as clients push for faster and more insightful turnarounds and a sharper pricing. As adoption deepens in 2026, firms face talent and governance questions, with an apex court panel also examining guardrails for AI use.

Tired of AI answers that still require manual work? Explore the new mini-apps feature in Gemini that transforms your ideas into functional tools instantly.

While consent managers under the DPDPA make preferences easier to track and manage, the burden remains on users to understand privacy risks. An AI privacy assistant can bridge this gap by explaining rights and consequences in a language and context that the user understands.

Outsourcing tasks to AI chatbots means brain is working less and could even be harming critical thinking and problem-solving skills, say experts

Product marketers often struggle to translate abstract ideas into compelling visuals. This AI solution streamlines your creative process and aligns teams.

Companies like Instacart and Delta and using AI to set prices. What you pay may hinge on how much the AI knows about you.

It sounds like science fiction, but the next front in the AI wars between hyperscalers like Alphabet and Amazon is taking shape in space.