Global technology giants are increasingly focusing on India as a major growth hub for artificial intelligence and digital markets. India’s digital advertising market expanded by 22% in 2025, with digital now accounting for a majority of ad spending as the ecosystem shifts toward online platforms. At the India AI Impact Summit, tech leaders highlighted investments and strategic partnerships aimed at strengthening AI infrastructure, innovation and market presence in the country. India’s expanding talent base, digital economy and rising consumption make it an attractive destination for AI and Big Tech growth.


Big Tech Turns Focus To India As AI Growth Hub; Indian Digital Ads Up 22% | WION

Tamil Nadu Minister emphasizes that artificial intelligence (AI) should be embraced as an enabler for growth and innovation, rather than feared as a disruptor. Speaking on the role of AI in education, industry, and governance, the minister highlighted its potential to boost productivity, create opportunities, and support sustainable development while encouraging responsible adoption across sectors.


Tamil Nadu Polls 2026: Minister TRB Rajaa's Push For AI

European leaders' strong turnout at the AI Impact Summit points at a pivot towards India as a partner in AI technology. With artificial intelligence's adoption lagging in Europe, EU nations seemingly see collaboration with India as key to shaping inclusive, globally relevant AI.


Big Tech Turns Its Focus To India; Cloud Giants Expand India Data Centers

Google has announced a major digital infrastructure initiative as part of its five-year, $15 billion America-India Connect plan to bolster global connectivity and support artificial intelligence data flows. The project includes building new subsea cable routes linking India with the United States and other regions, establishing a new international subsea gateway in Visakhapatnam, and expanding fibre-optic networks to improve reliability and bandwidth for cloud and AI services. The initiative is designed to deep-six the digital divide and strengthen network resilience between key global hubs.


Google Plans New Subsea Cable To Link India With US Networks In $15B AI Connectivity Push | WION

Reports indicate Elon Musk’s companies, including SpaceX and xAI, are bidding for classified Pentagon projects involving drone swarm technology. The developments have drawn attention amid discussions around military AI, autonomous systems, and next-generation warfare capabilities.


Elon Musk: Pentagon Builds Autonomous Killer Drones, Voice Control Drones Redefine Future of War

Elon Musk: Musk Firms Linked To Classified Pentagon Drone Swarm Projects: Report | WION 

A controversy has erupted at a recent AI summit involving Galgotias University, after reports suggested the institution was asked to leave the venue following a dispute over a robotic dog display. The university has strongly denied claims that it was ousted, calling such reports inaccurate and misleading.

AI Summit Row: Galgotias University Faces Heat Over Claims Of Passing Chinese Tech As Own

A controversy has erupted at a recent AI summit involving Galgotias University, after reports suggested the institution was asked to leave the venue following a dispute over a robotic dog display. The university has strongly denied claims that it was ousted, calling such reports inaccurate and misleading.

The row intensified after questions surfaced regarding the origin and development of the showcased “robodog” device. Faculty members from the institute clarified that they never claimed to have built the device entirely on their own, rejecting allegations of misrepresentation.

AI Summit Row: Galgotia University Denies Claim of Being Ousted from Venue 

Will artificial intelligence take your job? It is fast becoming the defining economic question of this decade. AI systems can now write reports, generate software code, analyse contracts, design marketing campaigns, and automate complex workflows — all in seconds. For businesses, this means higher productivity, lower operational costs, and scalable efficiency.


Will AI Take Your Job? CEOs Sound Stark Warning

Meta has filed a patent for AI technology capable of simulating users on its platforms, allowing posts, messages, and even voice interactions when a user is inactive or deceased. The AI could replicate online behavior, chat patterns, and social media activity, essentially creating a digital afterlife presence. While Meta states there are no immediate plans to launch this feature.


Meta Patents AI That Can Simulate Users Even After Death

Day 2 of the India AI Impact Summit 2026 witnessed high-level ministerial launches, key bilateral meetings, and intense global discussions on responsible artificial intelligence frameworks. With participation from over 100 nations, the summit is emerging as a major platform shaping the future of global AI governance and cooperation.

A major focus on the second day was healthcare innovation, with new AI-powered digital health data platforms unveiled to strengthen diagnostics, patient care, and public health systems. Policymakers, tech leaders, and global delegates deliberated on ethical AI, cross-border data governance, and regulatory guardrails to ensure safe and inclusive AI deployment. 

AI Impact Summit 2026: 100+ Nations In Talks On Responsible AI Rules

Investor anxiety over artificial intelligence valuations and slowing global growth has triggered a sharp selloff in technology stocks. Major US giants like Microsoft, Amazon, and Apple have reportedly lost billions in market value, while Indian IT stocks recorded their steepest decline since the 2008 financial crisis.


AI Fears Trigger Global Tech Selloff, Indian IT Stocks See Worst Fall Since 2008 

Ireland welcomes India’s rapid advancements in AI as the Irish minister discusses the landmark India-EU trade deal with WION. The conversation highlights India’s technological leadership, growing global economic influence, and the potential for deeper cooperation between Europe and India in AI, innovation, and trade.


India-EU Trade Pact Set For Parliamentary Approval

India kicks off the AI Impact Summit 2026 in New Delhi, hosting global tech leaders, CEOs, and government officials. The summit features over 500 sessions and 840 exhibitors showcasing cutting-edge AI solutions. 24 global leaders are also expected to attend the summit. Big tech companies are investing billion into India’s AI infrastructure, while Indian startups like Sarvam AI gain global recognition. Discover how India is shaping the future of artificial intelligence and emerging as a global AI powerhouse.

AI Impact Summit 2026: India Becomes AI Powerhouse as Global Tech Giants Bets Big

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will meet French President Emmanuel Macron tomorrow during his three-day India visit for the AI Summit 2026. India and France have signed a defense deal to produce Hammer missiles for the Indian Air Force, which is also set to acquire Rafale jets from Dassault.


AI Summit 2026: India-France Sign Deal to Produce Hammer Missiles

India has kicked off the 5-day India AI Impact Summit 2026 in New Delhi, bringing together leaders from 20 nations for the first-ever Global South AI summit. Key attendees include Emmanuel Macron, Lula, and Pedro Sánchez, highlighting growing international cooperation on artificial intelligence governance and innovation.


AI Impact Summit 2026: AI for Economic Growth & Social Good to Top Discussions 

AI Impact Summit 2026: India Hosts First Ever Global South AI Summit

A stock market doom loop is hitting everything that touches AI. The hit from AI does not stop there. Rampant AI demand for memory is fueling a growing chip crisis. A sharp surge in prices, driven by the rapid build-out of artificial intelligence infrastructure, is reshaping winners and losers across the tech sector.


Memory Chip Shortage Could Extend Through 2027 

Anthropic's artificial-intelligence model Claude was used in the U.S. military's operation to capture former Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro, the Wall Street Journal reported on Friday, citing people familiar with the matter.
Claude's deployment came via Anthropic's partnership with data firm Palantir Technologies (PLTR.O), opens new tab, whose platforms are widely used by the Defense Department and federal law enforcement, the report added.

WSJ: Anthropic's Claude AI Deployed in Maduro Raid

The world’s largest PC maker, Lenovo group, has reported a 21 percent drop in quarterly profit as a sharp surge in memory chip prices squeezed margins. The company has warned that the global memory crunch could have a prolonged impact on the industry this year. Take a look at this next report for more.


Lenovo CEO Flags Prolonged Supply-Demand Imbalance

The US is pulling artificial intelligence into classified military networks.
Pentagon Chief Technology Officer Emil Michael told tech executives that the military is aiming to make the AI models available on both unclassified and classified domains. Faster warfare, fewer safeguards, miscalculations and the risks. Is AI becoming the most dangerous weapon of the future?


US using AI on classified Pentagon networks |  how AI is reshaping the future of war 

As Artificial Intelligence continues to grow across various fields, an AI startup CEO has warned of its impending dangers, which he described as “much bigger than COVID”. In an article titled ‘Something Big Is Happening’, Hyperwrite CEO Matt Shumer said that AI will eliminate 50 per cent of entry-level white-collar jobs in the coming years. He added that the latest models have the capability for massive disruption, which can happen by the end of this year. He further warned that AI is now building itself, making it even more intelligent.“I’m going to be direct with you because I think you deserve honesty more than comfort,” Shumer wrote in the nearly 5-word X post published on Tuesday (Feb 10). “Dario Amodei, who is probably the most safety-focused CEO in the AI industry, has publicly predicted that AI will eliminate 50% of entry-level white-collar jobs within one to five years. And many people in the industry think he's being conservative. Given what the latest models can do, the capability for massive disruption could be here by the end of this year. It'll take some time to ripple through the economy, but the underlying ability is arriving now.”“I’ve spent six years building an AI startup and investing in the space. I live in this world. And I’m writing this for the people in my life who don’t... my family, my friends, the people I care about who keep asking me ‘so what’s the deal with AI?’ and getting an answer that doesn’t do justice to what’s actually happening,” he added. “But the gap between what I've been saying and what is actually happening has gotten far too big. The people I care about deserve to hear what is coming, even if it sounds crazy.”Shumer described how he has already felt the dangers of AI in his work. “I am no longer needed for the actual technical work of my job,” he said. He went on to describe how a simple command can build what he wants, with no further corrections needed. He said that the AI does it better than he could.

<h2>AI is building itself</h2>He said that it was the GPT-5.3 Codex model, which was released last week, that “shook” him the most. “It wasn’t just executing my instructions. It was making intelligent decisions. It had something that felt, for the first time, like judgment. Like taste. The inexplicable sense of knowing what the right call is that people always said AI would never have. This model has it, or something close enough that the distinction is starting not to matter,” he wrote.Shumer warned that “AI is now building the next AI.” He then cited a document released by OpenAI on its GPT-5.3 Codex, which read: “GPT-5.3-Codex is our first model that was instrumental in creating itself. The Codex team used early versions to debug its own training, manage its own deployment, and diagnose test results and evaluations.”“Read that again. The AI helped build itself,” Shumer said. “This isn't a prediction about what might happen someday. This is OpenAI telling you, right now, that the AI they just released was used to create itself.”He further said that the current gap between public perception and reality is “dangerous” because it is preventing people from preparing, saying that most people are using free versions of AI tools that are more than a year behind what paying users have access to. “The people paying for the best tools, and actually using them daily for real work, know what's coming.”

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><a href="https://t.co/ivXRKXJvQg">https://t.co/ivXRKXJvQg</a>&mdash; Matt Shumer (@mattshumer_) <a href="https://twitter.com/mattshumer_/status/2021256989876109403?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">February 10, 2026</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

Hyperwrite CEO Matt Shumer warns AI could wipe out 50% of entry-level white-collar jobs within years, saying advanced models are already building and improving themselves, accelerating disruption.

As Artificial Intelligence continues to grow across various fields, an AI startup CEO has warned of its impending dangers, which he described as “much bigger than COVID”. In an article titled ‘Something Big Is Happening’, Hyperwrite CEO Matt Shumer said that AI will eliminate 50 per cent of entry-level white-collar jobs in the coming years. He added that the latest models have the capability for massive disruption, which can happen by the end of this year. He further warned that AI is now building itself, making it even more intelligent. “I’m going to be direct with you because I think you deserve honesty more than comfort,” Shumer wrote in the nearly 5-word X post published on Tuesday (Feb 10). “Dario Amodei, who is probably the most safety-focused CEO in the AI industry, has publicly predicted that AI will eliminate 50% of entry-level white-collar jobs within one to five years. And many people in the industry think he's being conservative. Given what the latest models can do, the capability for massive disruption could be here by the end of this year. It'll take some time to ripple through the economy, but the underlying ability is arriving now.” “I’ve spent six years building an AI startup and investing in the space. I live in this world. And I’m writing this for the people in my life who don’t... my family, my friends, the people I care about who keep asking me ‘so what’s the deal with AI?’ and getting an answer that doesn’t do justice to what’s actually happening,” he added. “But the gap between what I've been saying and what is actually happening has gotten far too big. The people I care about deserve to hear what is coming, even if it sounds crazy.” Shumer described how he has already felt the dangers of AI in his work. “I am no longer needed for the actual technical work of my job,” he said. He went on to describe how a simple command can build what he wants, with no further corrections needed. He said that the AI does it better than he could.

Hyperwrite CEO Matt Shumer warns AI could wipe out 50% of entry-level white-collar jobs within years, saying advanced models are already building and improving themselves, accelerating disruption.

AI is building itself? CEO’s chilling ‘much bigger than COVID’ warning goes viral

India's government has amended IT Rules to mandate Meta, YouTube, and X take down illegal content like child sexual abuse material within 3 hours of notification.


AI: 3-Hour Deadline for Big Tech on Illegal Content 

Forrester's report challenges claims that AI drives most layoffs, arguing firms often cite it as cover for cost-cutting and restructuring while engaging in "AI-washing."



AI Layoffs Exposed as Cost-Cutting Sham: Forrester

Breast cancer screening has long depended on the trained eye of radiologists analysing complex mammograms. But with screening volumes rising worldwide, artificial intelligence is emerging as a powerful support tool. From France's Gustave Roussy Institute to Sweden's national screening system, AI now acts as a 'second look' by flagging suspicious areas for doctors to review. Studies involving over 100,000 scans show improved cancer detection without increasing false alarms. Yet experts stress that AI cannot replace human judgement.


Human Eyes Remain Key In Mammogram Analysis 

Apple is under the spotlight as a global memory chip shortage, driven by booming demand for artificial intelligence infrastructure, begins to affect the smartphone industry. A global shortage of memory chips, especially dram, the type used in smartphones, is tightening supply and sending component prices higher.


AI Boom: Memory Prices Rise, Raising Costs for Phones and Devices

As we track the race for ai dominance, Anthropic has quietly emerged as a leader in the AI boom. Experts say its advantage comes from focus, not flash.


How Anthropic Surged Ahead in the Race for AI Dominance

Global markets staged a tentative rebound after a sharp technology-led sell-off, with stocks stabilising and Bitcoin climbing. But beneath the recovery, investors remain uneasy. Massive spending on artificial intelligence, rising valuations, and uncertainty over future returns have fuelled fears of a potential bubble. From Wall Street to Asia and Europe, volatility continues as markets question whether the AI boom can justify its costs.


Massive AI Spending Raises Fears of a New Bubble | Gravitas

Dubai's Crown Prince rides a driverless taxi to the World Governments Summit, spotlighting the UAE's launch of autonomous taxi services.



Dubai: Crown Prince Tests Driverless Taxi at World Governments Summit Launch 

Every job role today is anchored in a core set of skills, &nbsp;and the ability to adapt and grow as the role evolves. This new way of looking at jobs is also shifting gears in hiring. As per LinkedIn’s research, when offering interviews, recruiters today look at a balance of experience, &nbsp;skill-role fit, and academic qualifications.&nbsp;This reset in the hiring approach is central to the final episode of ‘Beyond AI, CVs &amp; JDs with LinkedIn’, created in collaboration with Zee Media. Featuring Ruchee Anand, APAC VP of Talent &amp; Learning Solutions, LinkedIn, and Sanjeev Jain, Chief Operating Officer, Wipro, the episode explores how recruiters must adapt hiring strategies to assess potential, not just pedigree.<h3>From experience filters to skill signals</h3>Traditional experience filters no longer reflect real-world capability. As skills and roles evolve faster than ever, recruiters are struggling to find the right fit, with 54% saying only half or fewer applicants meet job requirements, highlighting the limitations of rigid hiring criteria.&nbsp; This is where LinkedIn Hiring Assistant changes the equation. By shifting hiring from titles and linear career paths to skills, learning agility, and future-ready capabilities, Hiring Assistant helps recruiters surface candidates who are aligned not just to today’s role, but to where the role is headed. This approach mirrors a broader shift in hiring where 78% of recruiters in India now prioritise practical, transferable skills over formal degrees, widening access to talent and enabling faster, more confident hiring decisions.&nbsp;Jain captures this shift and its enabler very clearly in the episode, “Many roles today demand hybrid skill combinations, such as Kafka systems engineering paired with MongoDB, which are very tough to find in the talent market. LinkedIn’s Hiring Assistant helped us fill one such niche role that had been open for nine months, in just weeks, by using predictive analysis that identifies candidates with a growth mindset and learning agility that matched the skilling requirements we were looking for.”<h3>Learning agility is the real hiring advantage</h3>The strongest hires are defined less by day-one readiness and more by learning agility, a proven predictor of long-term performance. During the episode, Anand says, “Having the humility to know that I don’t know enough, and asking how I can keep learning, is a very powerful skill.” This mindset matters as skill lifecycles continue to shorten. Jain illustrates this with a real-world example from Wipro, where marketing analysts with no prior AI background learned prompt engineering and built a chatbot that delivered 40% improvement in customer engagement.<h3>Where recruiter judgement matters most</h3>As hiring grows more complex, recruiter time and judgment become the most valuable assets in the process. By taking repetitive tasks off their plate, 42% of recruiters in India say AI gives them time back to focus on what matters most – personalised engagement and sharper judgement. In doing so, AI shifts hiring from transactional efficiency to intentional, human-led decision-making, enabling recruiters to become true talent architects.&nbsp;Also read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/trending/no-superpowers-yet-something-is-thriving-in-fukushima-s-radioactive-water-how-1770122053685">No superpowers, yet something is thriving in Fukushima's radioactive water. How?</a>&nbsp;Watch the final episode of Beyond AI, CVs &amp; JDs to explore how careers are being redefined in real time &lt;<figure class="media"><oembed url="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8Zna0p_x1u8/embedd"></oembed></figure>&gt; &nbsp;

By shifting hiring from titles and linear career paths to skills, learning agility, and future-ready capabilities, Hiring Assistant helps recruiters surface candidates who are aligned not just to today’s role, but to where the role is headed.

Every job role today is anchored in a core set of skills, and the ability to adapt and grow as the role evolves. This new way of looking at jobs is also shifting gears in hiring. As per LinkedIn’s research, when offering interviews, recruiters today look at a balance of experience, skill-role fit, and academic qualifications. This reset in the hiring approach is central to the final episode of ‘Beyond AI, CVs & JDs with LinkedIn’, created in collaboration with Zee Media. Featuring Ruchee Anand, APAC VP of Talent & Learning Solutions, LinkedIn, and Sanjeev Jain, Chief Operating Officer, Wipro, the episode explores how recruiters must adapt hiring strategies to assess potential, not just pedigree. From experience filters to skill signals Traditional experience filters no longer reflect real-world capability. As skills and roles evolve faster than ever, recruiters are struggling to find the right fit, with 54% saying only half or fewer applicants meet job requirements, highlighting the limitations of rigid hiring criteria. This is where LinkedIn Hiring Assistant changes the equation. By shifting hiring from titles and linear career paths to skills, learning agility, and future-ready capabilities, Hiring Assistant helps recruiters surface candidates who are aligned not just to today’s role, but to where the role is headed. This approach mirrors a broader shift in hiring where 78% of recruiters in India now prioritise practical, transferable skills over formal degrees, widening access to talent and enabling faster, more confident hiring decisions. Jain captures this shift and its enabler very clearly in the episode, “Many roles today demand hybrid skill combinations, such as Kafka systems engineering paired with MongoDB, which are very tough to find in the talent market. LinkedIn’s Hiring Assistant helped us fill one such niche role that had been open for nine months, in just weeks, by using predictive analysis that identifies candidates with a growth mindset and learning agility that matched the skilling requirements we were looking for.” Learning agility is the real hiring advantage The strongest hires are defined less by day-one readiness and more by learning agility, a proven predictor of long-term performance. During the episode, Anand says, “Having the humility to know that I don’t know enough, and asking how I can keep learning, is a very powerful skill.” This mindset matters as skill lifecycles continue to shorten. Jain illustrates this with a real-world example from Wipro, where marketing analysts with no prior AI background learned prompt engineering and built a chatbot that delivered 40% improvement in customer engagement. Where recruiter judgement matters most As hiring grows more complex, recruiter time and judgment become the most valuable assets in the process. By taking repetitive tasks off their plate, 42% of recruiters in India say AI gives them time back to focus on what matters most – personalised engagement and sharper judgement. In doing so, AI shifts hiring from transactional efficiency to intentional, human-led decision-making, enabling recruiters to become true talent architects. Also read: No superpowers, yet something is thriving in Fukushima's radioactive water. How? Watch the final episode of Beyond AI, CVs & JDs to explore how careers are being redefined in real time < >