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Greece positions itself as a global AI bridge

The PM of Greece, Kyriakos Mitsotakis, took part in the India AI Impact Summit in New Delhi as part of a two-day visit that highlighted the country’s ambition to deepen its presence in global technology governance.

A gathering that focuses on creating a coherent international approach to AI under the theme ‘People-Planet-Progress’, with an emphasis on practical outcomes instead of abstract commitments.

Greece presents itself as a link between Europe and the Global South, seeking a larger role in debates over AI policy and geoeconomic strategy.

Mitsotakis is joined by Minister of Digital Governance Dimitris Papastergiou, underscoring Athens’ intention to strengthen partnerships that support technological development.

During the visit, Mitsotakis attended an official dinner hosted by Narendra Modi.

On Thursday, he will address the summit at Bharat Mandapam before holding a scheduled meeting with his Indian counterpart, reinforcing efforts to expand cooperation between Greece and India in emerging technologies.

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Conversational AI comes to YouTube TV

YouTube is testing its conversational AI feature on smart TVs, gaming consoles, and streaming devices. The tool, previously available on mobile and desktop, appears as an Ask button marked with a Gemini sparkle icon.

The feature allows viewers to ask questions about videos, request summaries, receive related content suggestions, and select from prompts displayed on screen. Users can press the microphone button on their remote to interact with the AI while watching.

Currently, the tool is available to a limited group of users, on select videos, and supports English, Hindi, Spanish, Portuguese, and Korean. YouTube has not revealed when it will expand access to more users or regions.

By bringing conversational AI to TVs, YouTube aims to make viewing more interactive. Fans can now get answers or clarifications directly on the big screen without needing a phone or computer.

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AI agent autonomy rises as users gain trust in Anthropic’s Claude Code

A new study from Anthropic offers an early picture of how people allow AI agents to work independently in real conditions.

By examining millions of interactions across its public API and its coding agent Claude Code, the company explored how long agents operate without supervision and how users change their behaviour as they gain experience.

The analysis shows a sharp rise in the longest autonomous sessions, with top users permitting the agent to work for more than forty minutes instead of cutting tasks short.

Experienced users appear more comfortable letting the AI agent proceed on its own, shifting towards auto-approve instead of checking each action.

At the same time, these users interrupt more often when something seems unusual, which suggests that trust develops alongside a more refined sense of when oversight is required.

The agent also demonstrates its own form of caution by pausing to ask for clarification more frequently than humans interrupt it as tasks become more complex.

The research identifies a broad spread of domains that rely on agents, with software engineering dominating usage but early signs of adoption emerging in healthcare, cybersecurity and finance.

Most actions remain low-risk and reversible, supported by safeguards such as restricted permissions or human involvement instead of fully automated execution. Only a tiny fraction of actions reveal irreversible consequences such as sending messages to external recipients.

Anthropic notes that real-world autonomy remains far below the potential suggested by external capability evaluations, including those by METR.

The company argues that safer deployment will depend on stronger post-deployment monitoring systems and better design for human-AI cooperation so that autonomy is managed jointly rather than granted blindly.

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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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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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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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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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Anthropic seeks deeper AI cooperation with India

The chief executive of Anthropic, Dario Amodei, has said India can play a central role in guiding global responses to the security and economic risks linked to AI.

Speaking at the India AI Impact Summit in New Delhi, he argued that the world’s largest democracy is well placed to become a partner and leader in shaping the responsible development of advanced systems.

Amodei explained that Anthropic hopes to work with India on the testing and evaluation of models for safety and security. He stressed growing concern over autonomous behaviours that may emerge in advanced systems and noted the possibility of misuse by individuals or governments.

He pointed to the work of international and national AI safety institutes as a foundation for joint efforts and added that the economic effect of AI will be significant and that India and the wider Global South could benefit if policymakers prepare early.

Through its Economic Futures programme and Economic Index, Anthropic studies how AI reshapes jobs and labour markets.

He said the company intends to expand information sharing with Indian authorities and bring economists, labour groups, and officials into regular discussions to guide evidence-based policy instead of relying on assumptions.

Amodei said AI is set to increase economic output and that India is positioned to influence emerging global frameworks. He signalled a strong interest in long-term cooperation that supports safety, security, and sustainable growth.

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