Perplexity Computer unifies multiple AI models into a long-running digital worker, orchestrating Opus 4.6, Gemini, Nano Banana, Veo 3.1, Grok, and ChatGPT 5.2 to automate complex workflows for Perplexity Max and Enterprise Max users.
Anthropic is refusing Pentagon demands to remove ethical limits on its Claude AI under a $200 million classified contract, defying threats of Defense Production Act action while rivals like OpenAI, Google, and xAI accept broader military access.
Anthropic alleges DeepSeek, Moonshot AI and MiniMax ran massive distillation campaigns to copy Claude’s capabilities via millions of fraudulent exchanges, warning that stripped-down models without safeguards could fuel national security threats and erode US export controls.
Maharashtra launches the AI4 Agri 2026 conference in Mumbai, unveiling MahaVISTAAR upgrades, MahaAgriX, AI pest detection, and global partnerships to drive AI-led farming under the MahaAgri-AI Policy 2025–2029.
Andhra Pradesh signs seven deals with IBM, BharatGen, NxtGen and global partners to build a sovereign, Telugu-first Swadeshi AI stack, backed by quantum centres, a Quantum AI University, and training for 100,000 youth in AI, cybersecurity, and quantum computing.
Reliance Industries will invest 10 trillion rupees over seven years to build renewable-powered AI data centers in India, aiming for the world’s lowest AI inferencing cost and positioning the country as a global artificial intelligence hub.
At the India AI Impact Summit 2026, Narendra Modi unveiled the MANAV vision, a human-centric AI framework, as India targets over $200 billion in AI investments and aims to become a top-three global AI superpower.
India boosts AI infrastructure with 20,000 GPUs, backed by $200B investment. Focus on accessibility, ethics, and innovation.
India and France upgrade ties to a Special Global Strategic Partnership, deepening cooperation in Indo-Pacific security, defense, AI, green tech, semiconductors, and fintech.
India’s new “Create in India” mission, announced by Ashwini Vaishnaw at the AI Impact Summit 2026, aims to turn the country into a global content hub by expanding creator infrastructure, skills training, and industry partnerships while balancing AI innovation with copyright and cultural priorities.
