TECHNOLOGY

In a sophisticated cyber fraud case in Jammu and Kashmir, criminals impersonating officials from the Public Health Engineering (PHE) Department tricked a Territorial Army Deputy Commander into losing ₹8.83 lakh. The scam involved threats of disconnecting the victim’s water supply and a fake APK file sent via WhatsApp. Once installed, the APK allowed the fraudsters to access the officer’s bank account, enabling them to transfer funds within minutes. How the Scam Unfolded The incident occurred on February 5, around 7:55 PM, when the army officer received a WhatsApp call from an unknown number. The caller claimed the officer had unpaid water bills and threatened to cut off his water supply if payment was not made immediately. Following this, the caller sent a fraudulent payment link ...

India is rapidly embracing artificial intelligence (AI), with statistics showing that 86% of Indian companies are already using AI, while 14% of the population actively uses AI-enabled devices. The India AI Impact Summit 2026 has commenced in New Delhi, with Prime Minister Narendra Modi expressing keen enthusiasm for the event. AI Adoption in India Artificial intelligence is no longer a futuristic concept—it has firmly established itself worldwide, addressing problems for one in every six people globally. India’s adoption of AI is especially noteworthy, with the country playing a leading role in the growing global AI ecosystem. The global AI market has reached $288.8 billion, with the United States investing $109.08 billion and China preparing to invest $9.29 billion. India’s cont...

Indian startup Sarvam AI has unveiled Sarvam Edge, an AI platform capable of running offline directly on smartphones and laptops. The launch coincides with the India AI Impact Summit 2026 and marks a significant step in making AI accessible without relying on the internet or cloud servers. On-Device AI for Everyone Sarvam Edge leverages on-device processing, allowing users to perform resource-intensive tasks such as speech-to-text, translation, and text-to-speech without network connectivity. This makes AI tools accessible to users who cannot afford expensive data plans while ensuring 100% privacy, as personal data never leaves the device. The platform supports ten major Indian languages, automatically detecting the language spoken by the user. Its multilingual capabilities, combi...

Ahead of the India AI Impact Summit 2026, OpenAI CEO Sam Altman revealed that ChatGPT now has 100 million (10 crore) weekly active users in India, making the country the second-largest market globally after the United States. Indian students, in particular, form the platform’s largest user base worldwide. India: A Key Market for OpenAI OpenAI has focused on India’s young population and over a billion internet users as part of its global expansion strategy. Following months of groundwork, the company opened its New Delhi office in August 2025. To cater to India’s price-sensitive market, OpenAI introduced a special plan for Indian users. Initially priced at $5 (approximately ₹450), the ChatGPT Go tier was later made free for a year, boosting adoption significantly. This strategy has...

The India AI Impact Summit 2026 is set to begin on February 16 at Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi, and a key highlight of the event will be the country’s first-ever India AI Film Festival (IAFF) on February 17 at the historic Qutub Minar. The festival will feature over 500 global leaders, tech executives, and policymakers, showcasing the intersection of AI innovation and India’s cultural heritage. A Unique Convergence of Technology and Creativity Hosted by InVideo and sponsored by NVIDIA, the IAFF will present film screenings, panel discussions, and a grand award ceremony with prizes totaling $12,000 (approximately ₹11 lakh). The festival aims to celebrate global AI innovation while connecting it with Indian traditions, including music, fashion, cuisine, and storytelling. Attendees and...

Tech expert Peter Steinberger, the creator of OpenClaw, has officially joined OpenAI, in a move expected to significantly enhance the capabilities of ChatGPT. At OpenAI, Steinberger will focus on making AI agents more advanced and user-friendly, potentially bringing highly personalized AI assistance into everyday life. OpenClaw to Remain Open-Source Peter Steinberger has clarified that OpenClaw, formerly known as ClawBot, will continue to exist as an open-source foundation. OpenAI will support its development, providing access to cutting-edge AI models while ensuring the project remains accessible to the global community. OpenClaw has long been recognized for its independence and versatility, capable of handling small digital tasks without human intervention. Now, under Steinberge...

The India AI Impact Summit 2026 has officially begun at Bharat Mandapam in New Delhi, marking the first major global AI summit in the Global South focused on the real-world impact of artificial intelligence. The five-day event, held under the theme “Sarvajan Hitay, Sarvajan Sukhay” (for the welfare and happiness of all), brings together global tech leaders such as Sundar Pichai, Sam Altman, and Yann LeCun on a single platform. The summit aims to ensure that AI technology is not limited to wealthy nations or large corporations, but reaches villages, towns, agriculture, healthcare, and education sectors. Featuring over 400 projects and a framework of “seven cycles,” the summit seeks to bridge the digital divide, simplify daily life for citizens, and promote inclusive development. A Fiv...

February 14, 2026: The Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI) may soon introduce a redesigned Aadhaar card that displays only the cardholder’s photo and QR code, according to recent reports and tips circulating on social media. While the government has not officially confirmed these changes, experts suggest that the move could be aimed at enhancing user privacy and encouraging the adoption of the new Aadhaar app. What Will Change on the Aadhaar Card?If the reports are accurate, the physical Aadhaar card will no longer display all the personal details of the cardholder. Instead, only the photograph and a QR code will be visible. The change is expected to protect user information from being exposed and to promote a digital-first approach to Aadhaar verification through the UIDAI...

February 14, 2026: In a significant move on the global technology stage, Reliance Jio has become the sole Indian member of the newly formed Trusted Tech Alliance (TTA). Announced at the Munich Security Conference, the alliance brings together 15 leading international tech companies, including Google, Microsoft, Amazon, Ericsson, Nokia, SAP, and NTT, with the aim of creating secure and transparent standards for AI, 5G, cloud infrastructure, and data protection. Purpose of the AllianceThe Trusted Tech Alliance is designed to establish global norms that ensure technology is trustworthy, safe, and verifiable. By working together, member companies seek to prevent data breaches, strengthen cybersecurity, and promote a transparent digital ecosystem. The alliance is open to expansion, with plan...

February 14, 2026: In a groundbreaking disclosure, it has emerged that the United States leveraged Anthropic’s AI model Claude in a military operation to capture former Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro from his residence. The report, published by the Wall Street Journal, has sparked global attention as a possible first instance of a commercial AI being used in a high-stakes military mission. AI’s Role in the OperationAccording to the Wall Street Journal, Claude AI played a key role in coordinating the operation, which involved real-time data analysis and logistical support. The AI’s capabilities were reportedly integrated with the Palantir Technologies platform, a system extensively used by the U.S. Department of Defense. Experts are hailing this as a historic moment marking the entr...