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AI enables live translation and sign language for Modi summit

Prime Minister Narendra Modi delivered a speech at the India AI Impact Summit 2026, showcasing the nation’s progress in AI. The address emphasised technological innovation and the role of AI in driving national development.

The address was dubbed live in 11 languages, including Assamese, Bangla, English, Gujarati, Kannada, Malayalam, Marathi, Odia, Punjabi, Tamil and Telugu. Audiences across India could follow the speech without language barriers.

An AI-enabled sign language interpreter appeared on a large screen behind the prime minister in the auditorium at Bharat Mandapam. The live interpretation made the event fully accessible to attendees with hearing impairments.

Videos of the multilingual and sign-language versions were widely shared on the prime minister’s social media accounts. The initiative highlighted India’s growing use of AI tools to promote inclusivity and communication innovation.

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AI innovations reshape food assistance in India

The UN World Food Programme’s (WFP) Artificial Intelligence Impact Summit in New Delhi showcased innovations transforming food assistance delivery in India, with AI playing a central role in improving efficiency and access.

Innovations ranged from biometric grain dispensers and smart warehouses to crisis-mapping platforms and AI communication avatars, highlighting how data and machine learning are improving food and nutrition systems.

The Annapurti ‘grain ATM’ stood out, enabling beneficiaries to authenticate with biometrics and collect rations quickly, accurately, and 24/7. According to WFP India Representative Elisabeth Faure, the system lets families access grain without losing a day’s wages.

It is being scaled nationally and expanded to neighbouring Nepal. Smart warehouses and route-optimisation tools also enhance supply-chain efficiency, reduce spoilage, and cut carbon emissions in India’s extensive public distribution network.

Global platforms showcased predictive analytics and emergency logistics tools, designed to improve operational efficiency and forecasting accuracy by 30–50 percent, according to Magan Naidoo.

A parallel hackathon encouraged local solutions, including linking school meals with nutrition gardens, mobile nutrition apps, and predictive tools for child malnutrition, demonstrating the value of grassroots innovation.

UN Resident Coordinator in India noted that India’s digital leadership allows solutions developed locally to be scaled globally. WFP said AI alone cannot end hunger, but combining it with partnerships, policy, and local innovation can greatly boost humanitarian impact.

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Macron calls Europe safe space for AI

French President Emmanuel Macron told the AI Impact Summit in New Delhi that Europe would remain a safe space for AI innovation and investment. Speaking in New Delhi, he said the European Union would continue shaping global AI rules alongside partners such as India.

Macron pointed to the EU AI Act, adopted in 2024, as evidence that Europe can regulate emerging technologies and AI while encouraging growth. In New Delhi, he claims that oversight would not stifle innovation but ensure responsible development, but not much evidence to back it up.

The French leader said that France is doubling the number of AI scientists and engineers it trains, with startups creating tens of thousands of jobs. He added in New Delhi that Europe aims to combine competitiveness with strong guardrails.

Macron also highlighted child protection as a G7 priority, arguing in New Delhi that children must be shielded from AI driven digital abuse. Europe, he said, intends to protect society while remaining open to investment and cooperation with India.

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India AI Impact Summit faces controversy over robotic dog claim

An Indian university has vacated its stall at the AI Impact Summit in New Delhi after a staff member presented a commercially available Chinese robotic dog as a university-developed innovation. The episode has sparked criticism and drawn attention to India’s AI ambitions.

Footage showed a professor introducing the robot, named Orion, as developed by the Centre of Excellence at Galgotias University. Social media users later identified the device as the Unitree Go2, produced by Unitree Robotics in China and widely used for research and education.

The Indian IT minister initially shared the video before deleting the post. The university later clarified that the robot was not its own creation and said no official communication had confirmed its removal from the event. However, local reports indicated that the stall had been vacated.

The incident occurred during the AI Impact Summit at Bharat Mandapam, billed as a major AI gathering in the Global South. The event has also faced reports of overcrowding and logistical issues, even as more than $100 billion in AI-related investments were announced.

Opposition politicians in India criticised the government over the episode, arguing it undermined India’s credibility in the global AI race. Despite the controversy, the summit continues with high-profile participation from global technology leaders and heads of government.

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UK law firm rolls out AI chatbot to support job interview preparation

A law firm in the United Kingdom has deployed an AI-driven chatbot that allows jobseekers, particularly those applying to the firm, to practise job interview scenarios in a realistic, conversational format.

The tool simulates interviewer questions and provides tailored feedback to users on their responses, helping them prepare for real interviews by improving confidence, clarity and topical awareness.

The chatbot leverages generative AI to generate context-appropriate questions and evaluate answer quality, offering suggestions for improvement and highlighting areas such as communication strengths or gaps in key competencies.

The initiative aims to lower barriers to effective interview readiness, especially for early-career candidates who may lack formal coaching or guidance.

Firm representatives say the technology is not intended to replace human mentoring but to complement traditional preparation, enabling candidates to hone their skills at their own pace.

Observers note that such AI tools are increasingly appearing in HR and recruitment workflows, from CV review and candidate screening to training simulations, though they caution about ensuring fairness, data privacy and avoidance of algorithmic bias in evaluative feedback.

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Google plans $15bn AI push in India

Google CEO Sundar Pichai said at the India AI Impact Summit 2026 in New Delhi that he never imagined Visakhapatnam would become a global AI hub. Speaking in New Delhi, he recalled passing through the coastal city as a student and described its transformation as remarkable.

In New Delhi, Pichai announced that Google will establish a full-stack AI hub in Visakhapatnam as part of a $15 billion investment in India. The facility is expected to include gigawatt-scale compute capacity and a new international subsea cable gateway.

The project in Visakhapatnam is set to generate jobs and deliver advanced AI services to businesses and communities across India. Authorities in Andhra Pradesh have allotted more than 600 acres of land near the port city for the proposed hyperscale AI data centre.

Reacting in New Delhi, Andhra Pradesh IT and HRD Minister Nara Lokesh welcomed the announcement and thanked Pichai for expressing confidence in Visakhapatnam. The development positions Visakhapatnam as a major AI infrastructure hub within India’s expanding technology sector.

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Kung Fu dancing robots for Chinese New Year spark viral internet reaction

Robots programmed to perform Kung Fu and dance routines as part of Chinese New Year celebrations have captured global attention on social platforms. The videos blend choreographed motion with expressive gestures that many viewers interpreted as showcasing advances in robotics and artificial intelligence.

Online reactions ranged from amusement and admiration of technological creativity to scepticism about the sophistication and authenticity of the robot movements.

Commenters noted that while the routines were entertaining, they highlighted the current limitations of consumer robotics and AI-powered motion control, with some suggesting the performances emphasised showmanship over practical capability.

Others saw cultural value in combining traditional New Year festivities with modern machines, framing the robots as a symbol of progress and innovation.

Reactions spanned global social media audiences, illustrating how public discourse around AI and robotics is shaped not just by technical performance but by cultural resonance and meme-driven engagement.

The article underscores the increasing role of AI and robotics in public celebrations and viral content, reflecting both fascination and critical eye from internet communities.

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Alberta launches AI-powered legal service to help people navigate law and court processes

The government of Alberta has introduced an AI-powered legal assistance service designed to help individuals understand civil, family and criminal law matters and court processes more effectively.

The free tool uses generative AI to answer user questions about legal rights, procedures and likely outcomes, aiming to increase access to justice for people who cannot afford or easily reach traditional legal help.

Officials and programme developers emphasise that the service is meant to provide legal information, not legal advice, and encourages users to seek professional counsel for complex or critical decisions.

The initiative reflects broader efforts in Canada and elsewhere to use artificial intelligence to reduce barriers to legal knowledge and empower citizens with clearer, more affordable pathways through justice systems.

The rollout includes safeguards such as disclaimers about the tool’s limitations and guidance on when to consult qualified lawyers, though critics note that errors or misinterpretations by AI could still pose risks if users over-rely on the system.

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AI in drug development drives breakthrough MSD–Mayo Clinic collaboration

Merck & Co. (MSD) and Mayo Clinic have launched a research and development collaboration to integrate AI, advanced analytics, and multimodal clinical data into drug discovery and precision medicine. The partnership is designed to improve target identification, strengthen early development decisions, and increase the probability of success in clinical programmes.

The collaboration combines Mayo Clinic’s Platform architecture and clinical-genomic datasets with MSD’s virtual cell technologies. By integrating biological modelling capabilities with real-world clinical data, the partners aim to generate deeper insights into disease mechanisms and therapeutic targets.

MSD will gain access to de-identified datasets, including medical imaging, laboratory results, molecular data, electronic health records, clinical notes, registries, and biorepositories. These multimodal data sources will be used to train and validate AI models, refine biomarker discovery, and support more data-driven research strategies.

Through the Mayo Clinic Platform Orchestrate programme, the collaboration seeks to scale AI-enabled tools across research and development workflows. The platform-based approach is intended to facilitate secure data access, streamline analytics, and accelerate the translation of insights into clinical applications.

The initial focus areas include dermatology (atopic dermatitis), neurology (multiple sclerosis), and gastroenterology (inflammatory bowel disease). The broader objective is to advance precision medicine by combining high-quality clinical data, AI-driven analysis, and pharmaceutical R&D expertise to deliver more effective therapies to patients.

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India hosts AI Impact Summit as UN chief urges shared AI rules

UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres told the India AI Impact Summit 2026 that the future of AI must not be determined by a small group of nations or controlled by powerful private actors. He praised India’s leadership in hosting what he described as the first AI summit in the Global South.

Guterres said AI is transforming economies, societies, and governance at unprecedented speed. Inclusive and globally representative governance frameworks are essential to ensure equitable access and responsible deployment, he added.

‘The future of AI cannot be decided by a handful of countries or left to the whims of a few billionaires,’ he said, urging multilateral cooperation. Real impact, he added, means technology that improves lives and protects the planet.

United Nations officials say AI could help accelerate progress on nearly 80 per cent of the Sustainable Development Goals. Potential applications include reducing inequalities, strengthening public services, and enhancing climate action.

The UN has committed to a proactive, human rights-based approach to AI adoption within its own system. Agencies are deploying AI tools to address bias in data models, improve analytics, support innovation, and safeguard ethical standards.

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