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Artificial Intelligence

Captured images by Pokémon Go players now help guide delivery robots, though training AI models may not have been players’ intention

OpIndia Staff - 16 March, 2026

The partnership will allow Coco Robotics’ sidewalk delivery robots to use Niantic’s spatial AI and VPS technology, which analyses nearby buildings and landmarks to determine location with centimetre level accuracy in complex city environments.

Perplexity launches its ‘always-on AI assistant’ Personal Computer: All you need to know about the persistent digital proxy

Shraddha Pandey - 12 March, 2026

The company says that Personal Computer builds directly on Perplexity Computer as it merges cloud-based capabilities with local hardware, for what it describes as a persistent, always-on AI experience.

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AI-led probe uncovers tax evasion scam worth Rs 70,000 crore, 60TB billing data of 1.77 lakh restaurant IDs under IT department’s radar

OpIndia Staff - 19 February, 2026

Investigators used big data analytics and Generative AI to analyse billing worth Rs 2.43 lakh crore from a pan India software platform controlling 10 per cent of the market, flagging systematic under reporting and backend manipulation.

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Galgotias University plays victim card, claims ‘negative propaganda’ after Chinese robot dog fiasco: Read how they are lying

Anurag - 18 February, 2026

After criticism erupted, the university denied ever claiming ownership. However, televised remarks, a rebranded ORION showcase, and government handle amplification suggest the Chinese robot was projected as an in house AI achievement.

India hosts AI Impact Summit in Delhi, PM Modi welcomes world leaders and global tech titans

OpIndia Staff - 16 February, 2026

Highlighting the theme of the AI India Impact Summit, Sarvjan Hitaye Sarvjan Sukhaye, PM Modi, said that India is committed to harnessing Artificial Intelligence for human-centric progress.

Government and Policy

7 Prime Ministers, 8 Presidents, 3 VPs and 2 Princes: India AI Impact Summit 2026 to be attended by a large number of global...

OpIndia Staff - 13 February, 2026

The India AI Impact Summit 2026, a landmark global event on artificial intelligence, is set to see the presence of a large number of...

Crime

Uttar Pradesh: AI, CCTV, and ‘Sunny’ tattooed on her arm – How police solved Sonali’s murder in 24 hours

Anurag - 9 February, 2026

Police formed four teams, examined over 100 cameras, and mapped two disposal routes near the toll cut. Investigators suspect multiple accomplices helped transport the body, while further arrests are expected as forensic analysis continues ongoing.

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Modi govt’s big boost to data centres in Budget 2026: Read how global cloud giants are being welcomed to invest in India, and why...

Anurag - 2 February, 2026

The policy promises long term certainty for foreign investors and data centre expansion, but Indian cloud founders warn it may deepen reseller dependence unless parallel incentives are created to support domestic platforms and technology ownership.

Law

UK to bring law making it illegal for AI generating non-consensual intimate images, after Grok was made to take down posts in India

OpIndia Staff - 13 January, 2026

Keir Starmer warned X could lose self regulation as Ofcom probes Grok misuse, with fines up to ten percent revenue, while long delayed Data Act provisions criminalising creation of deepfake images are enforced this week.

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