Global tech stocks faced renewed selling pressure this week as AI startup Anthropic stunned markets with an end-to-end workflow tool. The concern is no longer about one product but the general speed at which AI is improving.


Anthropic's AI Tool Triggers Global Tech Sell-Off 

X’s AI chatbot, Grok, is facing global scrutiny after reports of sexualized images being generated by the tool. Governments and regulators are widening their crackdown on AI platforms to enforce stricter content moderation and prevent misuse.

Grok AI Under Fire Over Sexualized Images | X Faces Regulatory Crackdown

The UK’s privacy watchdog, the Information Commissioner’s Office, is set to probe X and xAI after its chatbot Grok came under fire for generating sexualised images. Governments and regulators are widening scrutiny of X’s AI systems, intensifying pressure over data protection, content safeguards and regulatory compliance.


Uk's Privacy Watchdog to Probe X and xAI | WION Fineprint

China has moved to ban hidden and pop-out car door handles following a series of fiery crashes that raised safety concerns. The decision is expected to force major redesigns, with reports indicating that nearly 60 percent of China’s top electric vehicles could be affected by the rule change, triggering significant challenges for automakers.


Why China Is Banning Hidden Car Door Handles? | WION Fineprint

In the final episode of Beyond AI, CVs & JDs with LinkedIn, we explore how professionals can stay relevant in an AI-powered world of work. From learning new skills and unlearning old habits to building authentic profiles and connecting with purpose, the conversation unpacks how professionals across generations can grow their careers in the AI era.
Join Zee Media’s Gitanjli in conversation with Ruchee Anand, APAC VP of Talent & Learning Solutions, LinkedIn and Sanjeev Jain, Chief Operating Officer, Wipro, as they share practical insights on skills, mindset, and leadership in the age of AI.

Beyond AI: AI isn’t here to replace experience, it’s here to redefine relevance | future of work

Big Tech earnings highlight a growing AI divide as investors reward companies showing AI success while punishing those missing growth expectations. Microsoft shed ₹350 billion after cloud growth disappointed, signaling high stakes for AI-driven performance.


Big Tech Earnings Highlight AI Spending Divide 

Something strange is happening on the internet. A new platform called Moltbook has gained thousands of AI users in days. Now intrestingly humans aren't allowed to join. The story shows how AI agents are warning each other about "human observers" and even discussing how to "sell their humans." Is this a sophisticated role-play or the first sign of AI starting to organize itself? 

Scary Moltbook AI Experiment Goes Viral as Conversations Are Leaked

Big Tech Earnings Reveal AI Winners and Losers, Microsoft Loses ₹350 Bn

IRIS (Innovative Research on Intelligent Systems) is a student-driven initiative focused on AI, data science, and technology to address real-world problems. It fosters innovation through hands-on, project-based learning, allowing students to collaborate, conduct research, and transform ideas into actionable solutions. It emphasizes skill development, teamwork, and creating tangible impact.


IRIS: Students Solving Real-World Problems, Turning Ideas Into Impact

India aims to diversify supply chains beyond China as global companies look to reduce dependence on a single manufacturing hub, with major tech firms investing billions into AI development and operations in India, analysts say this move strengthens India’s position in the global tech and manufacturing ecosystem, boosts innovation, and creates new economic opportunities

India Moves Beyond China for Supply Chains | AI Investments Surge

Budget 2026 places Artificial Intelligence at the center of India’s economic growth strategy. The government has highlighted AI as a “force multiplier” to boost productivity, innovation, job creation, and global competitiveness across sectors such as manufacturing, healthcare, education, and digital services.


Budget 2026: FM Sitharaman Presents 9th Union Budget; Six Priority Areas Identified To Drive Growth

Budget 2026 places Artificial Intelligence at the center of India’s economic growth strategy. The government has highlighted AI as a “force multiplier” to boost productivity, innovation, job creation, and global competitiveness across sectors such as manufacturing, healthcare, education, and digital services.

Budget 2026: AI Touted as Force Multiplier for India’s Economy

Union Budget 2026 is in focus as markets and investors closely track key policy signals that could shape the economy and market direction. From capital expenditure and fiscal deficit targets to tax reforms and sector-specific announcements, this budget may influence stocks, bonds, and investor sentiment.


Union Budget 2026: Markets & Investors Watch Key Policy Signals

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman is set to present her ninth Union Budget, a historic event that could break a 75-year-old tradition in India’s budget-making. Markets and investors are closely watching for policy signals, including reforms, tax updates, and sector-specific incentives

Union Budget 2026: FM Sitharaman to Present Ninth Union Budget 

WION brings you public reactions and expert insights ahead of the Union Budget 2026, with special focus on Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Electric Vehicle (EV) manufacturing. As Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman prepares to present the budget, expectations are high for policies that could boost innovation, sustainability, and India’s competitiveness in future‑ready industries

Union Budget 2026: AI and EV Manufacturing in Focus

NVIDIA's blockbuster $100 billion investment plan in OpenAI has reportedly stalled amid internal doubts at the chip giant, raising questions about their high-stakes AI partnership.


NVIDIA's Investment in OpenAI Halted: Report

A brain chip developed by Neuralink has helped a paralysed patient control a computer cursor using brain signals. The breakthrough highlights advances in brain–computer interface technology, offering new possibilities for people with severe spinal injuries, though experts caution that wider clinical testing is still needed.


Neuralink Chip Helps Paralysed Patient Move Cursor Using Brain Signals | WION

A Waymo robotaxi struck a child who ran into the street from behind a double-parked SUV during school drop-off near a Santa Monica, California elementary school, prompting a federal safety probe and renewed AI vehicle scrutiny.



Waymo Robotaxi Hits Child Behind Double-Parked SUV at School Drop-Off

AI spending surges are triggering Wall Street repricing, with bubble fears resurfacing as Oracle shares plunge over 50% from peaks and Microsoft drops 11% after earnings.


Wall Street Reprices AI Hype- Oracle Crashes, Microsoft Tumbles

South Korea became the first country globally to enact a law to regulate AI. It has mandated labelling of deepfakes as 'AI-generated' content. 

South Korea Enacts AI Act After Deepfake Menance Shocks World 

Tesla is set to unveil its third-generation Optimus robot early next year, showcasing advanced robotics technology designed for automation, assistance, and everyday tasks. The new generation is expected to feature improved AI, mobility, and human-interaction capabilities.

Tesla to Unveil Third-Gen Optimus Robot Early Next Year

Google launched free AI-powered mock tests via Gemini for competitive exams like JEE Main, sourcing questions from PhysicsWallah and Careers360 to deliver full-length practice with instant feedback.


Google's Gemini Drops Free JEE Mock Tests Nationwide

The Doomsday Clock has just been set to 85 seconds to midnight. Nearly 80 years after its creation, this time represents the closest the clock has ever been to midnight. This was reported by the Bulletin of the Atomic Scientists’ Science and Security Board (SABS), the expert council that annually updates the clock's hands. This year, the group highlighted the growing threat of nuclear weapons, disruptive technologies such as artificial intelligence, multiple concerns about biosecurity, and the persistent climate crisis .

Why 2026 is the Most Dangerous Year Ever?

According to a recent Morgan Stanley report, Artificial Intelligence is beginning to reshape the UK labour market in ways that underline the broader fragility of the economy. While firms are reaping clear productivity gains from adopting AI, the transition is proving far more disruptive for jobs in Britain than in other major economies.

UK Youth Suffer as AI Adoption Accelerates

Americans are rapidly adopting AI tools in the workplace, with 12% of US workers now using artificial intelligence daily. From automating tasks to enhancing productivity, AI is reshaping the way employees work across industries. Experts say adoption is expected to grow even further as businesses integrate AI technologies.

Rapid Growth In AI Adoption: Americans Turn To AI At Work, Daily Usage Hits 12%

India is building 12 sovereign artificial intelligence models tailored to specific national problems, India's top Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw has said at the World Economic Forum in Davos.The minister described the models as part of a five-layer national AI strategy, saying they have already been tested in real environments with strong results. “We are developing a bouquet of 12 sovereign models which will be focused on very specific types of problems that they can solve,” he said while speaking to WION's Sidhant Sibal. “Many of these models have already been tested in real environments, and the results are very good.”He also announced progress in semiconductors, with four of ten approved plants now in pilot production and one set to begin commercial output in the last week of February. India aims to advance from 28nm to 2nm technology by 2035, he added.On infrastructure, Mr Vaishnaw confirmed the first section of the Mumbai-Ahmedabad high-speed rail, Surat to Bilimora, will open in August 2027, with the project making “very good progress”. The announcements come as India prepares to host the AI Impact Summit, focusing on productivity gains, technology access and safety guardrails. The minister holds the portfolio of Minister for Railways, Information &amp; Broadcasting, Electronics &amp; Information Technology.<h2>Full interview:</h2>Sidhant Sibal: With me is Minister Ashwani Vashnav, who has been wearing several hats. Sir, welcome to WION here in Davos. And the first question to you is the big India message from Davos. What is it? We have a big pavilion. We have the message of ‘Partner with India’, but if you can talk much more about India’s presence here at Davos.Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw: The entire world is going through a very serious turbulence. The old rules are changing. The old alliances and partnerships are changing. Under such circumstances, India is today seen as a trusted value chain partner, as a very vibrant democracy, as a country which delivers, as a leadership which is focused on inclusive growth. So, that is the main message which the world today is giving to us in panel after panel, discussion after discussion, meeting after meeting. People trust India as a country with which they can work, co-create, co-develop new technologies, new solutions, and a country with which they can work very comfortably.Sidhant Sibal: AI, which is a dominating issue here and globally as well. India is taking the lead on it. In fact, one of your clips is going viral from earlier today, your meeting there. But what's the vision of India when it comes to AI and leading it at a time when this is the buzzword everywhere?&nbsp; Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw: So, if you look at the AI stack, it's in five layers. The top layer is the application layer. How do you use AI to get your return on investment? How do you use AI to have that efficiency gain, that productivity gain, that multiplier that AI can bring? That is where our IT companies have taken a big pivot, away from the old software services model. And now they are working towards providing AI-based solutions to the world. We are definitely going to be the leader in this first. The second layer is the model layer. Models today have become commodities. A model of 50 billion parameters can do 95% of the work that is required to be done, and you don't need a very large infrastructure to run a 50 billion parameter model. We are developing a bouquet of 12 sovereign models, which will be focused on very specific types of problems that they can solve. And that is giving us a huge capability. Many of these models have already been tested in real environments, and the results are very good. The third layer is the chip layer. The semiconductor ecosystem is developing very good. We had a semiconductor round table yesterday. Each and every semiconductor industry leader was 1 21st January, 2026 super happy with the performance. And it's a very complex thing. So, we are cognizant of the difficulties that we are facing and working meticulously to solve those. The fourth layer is the infra layer. Today, we have confirmed investments of $70 billion in the AI data centres. And hopefully in the coming months, we'll have another $50 billion investment coming into India. So, that will take the investment in AI data centres to $120 billion, or maybe even more than that. The final layer, the fifth layer, is the energy layer. So, this is where nuclear energy is going to be very important. In the fifth industrial revolution, which is going to be driven by AI, energy is going to be a major input. So, that's why our Prime Minister has given so much emphasis on getting nuclear energy opened up and developed in our country, so that we keep getting the most vital ingredient in the fifth industrial revolution. So, we are working on all five layers.Sidhant Sibal: Five layers, and perhaps much will be talked about when India hosts the AI summit. What is the focus? How important will the AI summit be? Almost 100 countries have been sent an invitation. Many of them will be present at the head of government leaders' level. So what is India looking for in terms of deliverables by hosting this summit?Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw: Three major objectives. Objective number one, as the name of the summit indicates, AI Impact Summit. What is the impact of AI? How do you bring ROI? How do you improve productivity? How do you add that value in people's lives and industries' lives? That is the first. Second, make technology accessible to all. Our Prime Minister always focuses on democratizing technology. So, how do you make technology accessible, available to all? The third deliverable out of that summit is: AI has great capabilities, but there are certain harms which AI can do; how do you put the right guardrails in the whole new technology, so that the harms can be controlled and the benefits can be harnessed?Sidhant Sibal: Sir, you were in Washington. You were invited for the critical minerals meeting that took place, led by the United States. What were the conversations like, and how can India play an important role when it comes to dealing with critical minerals and critical mineral chains? Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw: So, the critical mineral value chain is very complex. Multiple players have to play their roles. Minerals are available, but getting them into useful products requires a lot of refining, a lot of processing. We today have collaborations with Japan, with South Korea, with Singapore, with Australia, with all of Europe and with the US now, where these collaborations can play a major role in securing our critical minerals value chain.Sidhant Sibal: My final two questions, first on semiconductors and chip manufacturing. Any good news? Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw: Yes. Out of the 10 plants which are approved, four had started pilot production in the last few months, and one of them is going to start commercial production in the last week of February. So this is a very significant milestone for us. We must understand the complexity of the semiconductor industry. You recall, in our childhood, we would write the name on a piece of rice. That is the precision required in the semiconductor industry. So, it's a very complex thing, the most complex thing that human beings have ever done. So, that's why we are very cognizant of the difficulties, and we are focused on solving them. Very meticulously, very methodically, we have worked in creating the value chain, the entire ecosystem. We are first starting with 28 nm, then we'll be going to 7 nm, then to 3 nm, then to 2 nm, in a very methodical way. By 2035, we'll become one of the major semiconductor nations in the world.Sidhant Sibal: My final question, and this is pertaining to your different hat, that's the railway sector. The bullet train is being much talked about. We saw the Japanese foreign minister visiting India. There were conversations on that as well. When can we see the first Indians using that bullet train which is much talked about between Ahmedabad and Mumbai?Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw: 2027Sidhant Sibal: And what's the progress like, any update?Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw: Very good progress. The project is progressing very well. Construction for the first section will be ready by December of 2026 itself. First section will be Surat to Bilimora. The second section will be from Vapi, all the way to Ahmedabad. That will be ready in the first half of 2027. And then up to Tane, then up to Mumbai. Progress is absolutely good. And, we should be opening the first section, Surat to Bilimora, in August 2027. &nbsp;&nbsp;

The announcements come as India prepares to host the AI Impact Summit, focusing on productivity gains, technology access and safety guardrails. 

India is building 12 sovereign artificial intelligence models tailored to specific national problems, India's top Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw has said at the World Economic Forum in Davos. The minister described the models as part of a five-layer national AI strategy, saying they have already been tested in real environments with strong results. “We are developing a bouquet of 12 sovereign models which will be focused on very specific types of problems that they can solve,” he said while speaking to WION's Sidhant Sibal. “Many of these models have already been tested in real environments, and the results are very good.” He also announced progress in semiconductors, with four of ten approved plants now in pilot production and one set to begin commercial output in the last week of February. India aims to advance from 28nm to 2nm technology by 2035, he added. On infrastructure, Mr Vaishnaw confirmed the first section of the Mumbai-Ahmedabad high-speed rail, Surat to Bilimora, will open in August 2027, with the project making “very good progress”. The announcements come as India prepares to host the AI Impact Summit, focusing on productivity gains, technology access and safety guardrails. The minister holds the portfolio of Minister for Railways, Information & Broadcasting, Electronics & Information Technology. Full interview: Sidhant Sibal: With me is Minister Ashwani Vashnav, who has been wearing several hats. Sir, welcome to WION here in Davos. And the first question to you is the big India message from Davos. What is it? We have a big pavilion. We have the message of ‘Partner with India’, but if you can talk much more about India’s presence here at Davos. Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw: The entire world is going through a very serious turbulence. The old rules are changing. The old alliances and partnerships are changing. Under such circumstances, India is today seen as a trusted value chain partner, as a very vibrant democracy, as a country which delivers, as a leadership which is focused on inclusive growth. So, that is the main message which the world today is giving to us in panel after panel, discussion after discussion, meeting after meeting. People trust India as a country with which they can work, co-create, co-develop new technologies, new solutions, and a country with which they can work very comfortably. Sidhant Sibal: AI, which is a dominating issue here and globally as well. India is taking the lead on it. In fact, one of your clips is going viral from earlier today, your meeting there. But what's the vision of India when it comes to AI and leading it at a time when this is the buzzword everywhere? Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw: So, if you look at the AI stack, it's in five layers. The top layer is the application layer. How do you use AI to get your return on investment? How do you use AI to have that efficiency gain, that productivity gain, that multiplier that AI can bring? That is where our IT companies have taken a big pivot, away from the old software services model. And now they are working towards providing AI-based solutions to the world. We are definitely going to be the leader in this first. The second layer is the model layer. Models today have become commodities. A model of 50 billion parameters can do 95% of the work that is required to be done, and you don't need a very large infrastructure to run a 50 billion parameter model. We are developing a bouquet of 12 sovereign models, which will be focused on very specific types of problems that they can solve. And that is giving us a huge capability. Many of these models have already been tested in real environments, and the results are very good. The third layer is the chip layer. The semiconductor ecosystem is developing very good. We had a semiconductor round table yesterday. Each and every semiconductor industry leader was 1 21st January, 2026 super happy with the performance. And it's a very complex thing. So, we are cognizant of the difficulties that we are facing and working meticulously to solve those. The fourth layer is the infra layer. Today, we have confirmed investments of $70 billion in the AI data centres. And hopefully in the coming months, we'll have another $50 billion investment coming into India. So, that will take the investment in AI data centres to $120 billion, or maybe even more than that. The final layer, the fifth layer, is the energy layer. So, this is where nuclear energy is going to be very important. In the fifth industrial revolution, which is going to be driven by AI, energy is going to be a major input. So, that's why our Prime Minister has given so much emphasis on getting nuclear energy opened up and developed in our country, so that we keep getting the most vital ingredient in the fifth industrial revolution. So, we are working on all five layers. Sidhant Sibal: Five layers, and perhaps much will be talked about when India hosts the AI summit. What is the focus? How important will the AI summit be? Almost 100 countries have been sent an invitation. Many of them will be present at the head of government leaders' level. So what is India looking for in terms of deliverables by hosting this summit? Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw: Three major objectives. Objective number one, as the name of the summit indicates, AI Impact Summit. What is the impact of AI? How do you bring ROI? How do you improve productivity? How do you add that value in people's lives and industries' lives? That is the first. Second, make technology accessible to all. Our Prime Minister always focuses on democratizing technology. So, how do you make technology accessible, available to all? The third deliverable out of that summit is: AI has great capabilities, but there are certain harms which AI can do; how do you put the right guardrails in the whole new technology, so that the harms can be controlled and the benefits can be harnessed? Sidhant Sibal: Sir, you were in Washington. You were invited for the critical minerals meeting that took place, led by the United States. What were the conversations like, and how can India play an important role when it comes to dealing with critical minerals and critical mineral chains? Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw: So, the critical mineral value chain is very complex. Multiple players have to play their roles. Minerals are available, but getting them into useful products requires a lot of refining, a lot of processing. We today have collaborations with Japan, with South Korea, with Singapore, with Australia, with all of Europe and with the US now, where these collaborations can play a major role in securing our critical minerals value chain. Sidhant Sibal: My final two questions, first on semiconductors and chip manufacturing. Any good news? Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw: Yes. Out of the 10 plants which are approved, four had started pilot production in the last few months, and one of them is going to start commercial production in the last week of February. So this is a very significant milestone for us. We must understand the complexity of the semiconductor industry. You recall, in our childhood, we would write the name on a piece of rice. That is the precision required in the semiconductor industry. So, it's a very complex thing, the most complex thing that human beings have ever done. So, that's why we are very cognizant of the difficulties, and we are focused on solving them. Very meticulously, very methodically, we have worked in creating the value chain, the entire ecosystem. We are first starting with 28 nm, then we'll be going to 7 nm, then to 3 nm, then to 2 nm, in a very methodical way. By 2035, we'll become one of the major semiconductor nations in the world. Sidhant Sibal: My final question, and this is pertaining to your different hat, that's the railway sector. The bullet train is being much talked about. We saw the Japanese foreign minister visiting India. There were conversations on that as well. When can we see the first Indians using that bullet train which is much talked about between Ahmedabad and Mumbai? Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw: 2027 Sidhant Sibal: And what's the progress like, any update? Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw: Very good progress. The project is progressing very well. Construction for the first section will be ready by December of 2026 itself. First section will be Surat to Bilimora. The second section will be from Vapi, all the way to Ahmedabad. That will be ready in the first half of 2027. And then up to Tane, then up to Mumbai. Progress is absolutely good. And, we should be opening the first section, Surat to Bilimora, in August 2027.

The announcements come as India prepares to host the AI Impact Summit, focusing on productivity gains, technology access and safety guardrails.&nbsp;

India to develop 12 sovereign AI models and launch commercial chip production: Top Indian Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw

The Chinese military has claimed rapid advances in drone warfare, showcasing test results that one soldier could handle 200 drones using AI technology.

Beijing Unveils Swarm Drone System, Claims One Operator Controls 200 Drones

AI a Risk to Amazon Workforce ? Amazon to Axe Jobs in a Phased Manner.


AI a Risk to Amazon Workforce ? Amazon to Axe Jobs in a Phased Manner | WION 

Global demand for smartphones, personal computers, and gaming consoles is expected to shrink in 2026, as rising memory chip prices hit consumer electronics.


Why Your Next Gadget May Cost More

You may soon start seeing AI-generated versions of your favourite creators while scrolling through Shorts. YouTube CEO Neal Mohan announced that creators will be able to make Shorts using their own likeness, including their face and voice, using artificial intelligence tools.The announcement was made in Mohan’s annual letter, where he outlined YouTube’s plans for AI-powered creation in 2026. According to him, AI on YouTube will focus on helping creators express themselves, not replace them.<h2>What the new AI likeness feature means</h2>According to him, creators will soon be able to use their own likeness to create Shorts, generate games using simple text prompts, and experiment with music. While YouTube has not yet shared detailed technical information, the feature will be added to the platform’s growing list of AI tools for Shorts.These already include AI-generated video clips, AI stickers, automatic dubbing into other languages, and editing tools designed to save time for creators. The new likeness feature will allow creators to appear in content even when they are not directly recording videos.<h2>Massive reach and YouTube’s AI push</h2>Shorts is one of the platform’s fastest-growing formats. Mohan said Shorts now receives an average of&nbsp;200 billion views every day, making it a key focus area for YouTube’s future growth.To keep creators engaged and maintain viewer interest, YouTube is investing heavily in AI-powered features. The company believes these tools can help creators produce content faster.Control and protection of creator identityHe said creators will be given new tools to manage how their likeness is used in AI-generated content. This comes as concerns grow around misuse of AI, including deepfakes and unauthorised impersonation.&nbsp;Last October, YouTube introduced likeness-detection technology for eligible creators. The system helps identify AI-generated videos that use a creator’s face or voice without permission. Creators can then request removal of such content.According to Mohan, YouTube will continue improving these systems to protect creators while allowing responsible use of AI tools.<h2>YouTube’s effort to curb low-quality AI content</h2>Like other social media platforms, YouTube has faced criticism over the spread of low-quality and repetitive AI-generated videos. Mohan said the company is actively working to reduce such content.He noted that YouTube is building on its existing systems that already fight spam and clickbait. The goal, he said, is to protect the quality of content while still allowing creative freedom.YouTube believes that while trends change over time, maintaining trust and viewing quality remains essential as AI becomes a bigger part of online video creation.&nbsp;&nbsp;

YouTube will soon let creators use AI to generate Shorts using their own face and voice, YouTube CEO Neal Mohan said. The move is to boost creativity while adding safeguards to prevent misuse, deepfakes and low-quality AI content.

You may soon start seeing AI-generated versions of your favourite creators while scrolling through Shorts. YouTube CEO Neal Mohan announced that creators will be able to make Shorts using their own likeness, including their face and voice, using artificial intelligence tools. The announcement was made in Mohan’s annual letter, where he outlined YouTube’s plans for AI-powered creation in 2026. According to him, AI on YouTube will focus on helping creators express themselves, not replace them. What the new AI likeness feature means According to him, creators will soon be able to use their own likeness to create Shorts, generate games using simple text prompts, and experiment with music. While YouTube has not yet shared detailed technical information, the feature will be added to the platform’s growing list of AI tools for Shorts. These already include AI-generated video clips, AI stickers, automatic dubbing into other languages, and editing tools designed to save time for creators. The new likeness feature will allow creators to appear in content even when they are not directly recording videos. Massive reach and YouTube’s AI push Shorts is one of the platform’s fastest-growing formats. Mohan said Shorts now receives an average of 200 billion views every day, making it a key focus area for YouTube’s future growth. To keep creators engaged and maintain viewer interest, YouTube is investing heavily in AI-powered features. The company believes these tools can help creators produce content faster. Control and protection of creator identity He said creators will be given new tools to manage how their likeness is used in AI-generated content. This comes as concerns grow around misuse of AI, including deepfakes and unauthorised impersonation. Last October, YouTube introduced likeness-detection technology for eligible creators. The system helps identify AI-generated videos that use a creator’s face or voice without permission. Creators can then request removal of such content. According to Mohan, YouTube will continue improving these systems to protect creators while allowing responsible use of AI tools. YouTube’s effort to curb low-quality AI content Like other social media platforms, YouTube has faced criticism over the spread of low-quality and repetitive AI-generated videos. Mohan said the company is actively working to reduce such content. He noted that YouTube is building on its existing systems that already fight spam and clickbait. The goal, he said, is to protect the quality of content while still allowing creative freedom. YouTube believes that while trends change over time, maintaining trust and viewing quality remains essential as AI becomes a bigger part of online video creation.

YouTube will soon let creators use AI to generate Shorts using their own face and voice, YouTube CEO Neal Mohan said. The move is to boost creativity while adding safeguards to prevent misuse, deepfakes and low-quality AI content.

'200 billion views a day on Shorts': YouTube bets big on AI, creators may soon get to use AI likenesses

At DAVOS 2026, leading Indian tech CEOs are scheduled to meet U.S. President Donald Trump to discuss global tech trends, innovation, and investment opportunities. The high-profile meeting is expected to cover emerging technologies, AI, and international collaboration, strengthening ties between India’s tech industry and the U.S.

Davos 2026: US President Trump's First-In-Person Appearance in Davos After 6 Years

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