World Labs Secures $1B, NVIDIA's Indian AI Push, and OpenAI's University Partnerships - Daily AI Brief #396
February 19, 2026 -
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Ambient.ai has launched a new AI model and reported a doubling of its revenue. Meanwhile, Ever.Ag has enhanced its AI capabilities within its Merchant Ag Platform. Hugging Face has unveiled the GLM-5 Model, and NVIDIA has partnered with Cadence, Siemens, and Synopsys to advance AI initiatives in India.
OpenAI is collaborating with Indian universities for AI integration, and Kyndryl has opened an AI Cyber Defense Center in India. Tennr has appointed a new Chief Medical Officer, and Ericsson has introduced AI-ready network solutions. Additionally, the EDGE AI Foundation has launched a Defense Working Group.
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Ambient.ai has launched a new AI model and reported a doubling of its revenue. Meanwhile, Ever.Ag has enhanced its AI capabilities within its Merchant Ag Platform. Hugging Face has unveiled the GLM-5 Model, and NVIDIA has partnered with Cadence, Siemens, and Synopsys to advance AI initiatives in India.
OpenAI is collaborating with Indian universities for AI integration, and Kyndryl has opened an AI Cyber Defense Center in India. Tennr has appointed a new Chief Medical Officer, and Ericsson has introduced AI-ready network solutions. Additionally, the EDGE AI Foundation has launched a Defense Working Group.
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NVIDIA Partners with Cadence, Siemens, and Synopsys for AI in Indian Manufacturing
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Kyndryl Opens AI Cyber Defense Center in India
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OpenAI and Tata Group Partner for AI Data Center in India
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Amazon Ends Blue Jay Robotics Project
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Microsoft Bug Exposed Emails to Copilot AI
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SpaceX and MTN Partner for Government Satellite Services
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Gaxos.ai Partners with BytePlus to Enhance AI Video Tools
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Ericsson Introduces AI Network Optimization Service on AWS
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UK Government Partners with ElevenLabs for Voice AI Safety Research
The UK government has partnered with ElevenLabs to research the security and societal implications of voice AI systems, focusing on safety, risks, and best practices. Read more
Anthropic and Pratham Launch AI Tool in Indian Schools
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