Welcome to AI Insider’s A Week in AI. Check out the key trends and events to watch from February 22nd to February 2nd. 28.
Weekend AI News Summary
OpenAI and Reliance partner to bring conversational AI search to JioHotstar streaming platform
OpenAI partnered with Reliance Industries to bring AI-powered conversational search to JioHotstar, allowing users to discover movies, shows, and live sports through natural language text and voice prompts in multiple languages, with personalized recommendations tailored to their viewing history. The partnership, announced at the India AI Impact Summit, connects ChatGPT directly to JioHotstar links and reflects OpenAI’s broader push to scale infrastructure, enterprise, and consumer AI adoption across India. (AI Insider)
General Catalyst commits $5 billion to accelerate AI and startup growth in India
General Catalyst plans to invest $5 billion in India over the next five years, further deepening its reach into one of the world’s fastest-growing technology markets following its merger with Venture Highway. The initiative, announced at the India AI Impact Summit, will support startups across AI, healthcare, defence, fintech and consumer sectors, with a focus on leveraging India’s digital infrastructure, talent base and large internet population to scale real-world AI adoption. (AI Insider)
Microsoft study warns that media authentication systems need to be expanded to counter AI-driven content manipulation
A new report from Microsoft finds that current media authentication tools are inadequate to keep up with the rapid growth of AI-generated and manipulated content, calling for harmonized standards, broader adoption, and policy adjustments to maintain digital trust. This study evaluated cryptographically signed provenance metadata such as C2PA manifests, imperceptible watermarks, and soft hash fingerprinting, finding that while layered signatures and watermarks enable “trusted provenance authentication,” fingerprinting They conclude that new sociotechnical attacks, gaps in hardware security, and looming regulations in 2026 will require cross-sector collaboration, secure capture devices, and continuous security. Teaming. (AI insider)
Reddit tests AI shopping search tool that combines community recommendations with e-commerce
Reddit is testing an AI-powered search feature that connects community discussions to purchasable products, displaying an interactive carousel with pricing, images, and direct retail links to a limited group of users in the United States. The pilot builds on Reddit’s dynamic product advertising strategy and highlights CEO Steve Huffman’s commitment to marrying social discovery and commerce as AI-driven search engagement grows on the platform. (AI Insider)
YouTube expands conversational AI assistant to smart TVs and streaming devices
YouTube is extending its conversational AI capabilities to smart TVs, gaming consoles, and streaming devices, allowing users to ask questions about videos in real-time on the big screen without stopping playback. The rollout, available in multiple languages to select viewers 18 and older, underscores YouTube’s broader push to leverage AI to deepen engagement and content discovery as TV viewing becomes the platform’s primary channel. (AI Insider)
Peak XV raises $1.3 billion in new funding for AI investments in India and across Asia
Peak XV has raised $1.3 billion through a new fund in India and Asia Pacific to strengthen its investment capabilities in artificial intelligence and cross-border technology companies, with most of the capital expected to be deployed in India over the next two to three years. The company, led by Shailendra Singh, has a foundation of more than 450 portfolio companies and more than 80 AI investments since its separation from Sequoia Capital in 2023, prioritizing opportunities in AI, fintech, consumer internet, and deep technology. (AI Insider)
Future earnings
Nvidia (NVDA)
Nvidia is expected to report fourth-quarter fiscal 2026 earnings on Wednesday after the market closes for the quarter ending January 2026, with analysts expecting earnings of $1.45 per share based on 15 estimates. This compares to EPS of $0.85 in the year-ago period, according to Zacks Investment Research. (NASDAQ)
C3.ai (AI)
C3.ai is expected to report fourth-quarter 2026 earnings on Wednesday after the market closes for the quarter ending January 2026, with analysts expecting a loss of $0.73 per share based on seven estimates. This compares to a loss of $0.62 per share reported in the year-ago period, according to Zacks Investment Research. (NASDAQ)
Salesforce (CRM)
Salesforce is scheduled to report its fourth-quarter 2026 earnings on Wednesday after the market closes for the quarter ending January 2026, with analysts expecting earnings of $2.14 per share, based on 14 estimates. This compares with EPS of $2.22 in the year-ago period, according to Zacks Investment Research. (NASDAQ)
Snowflake (SNOW)
Snowflake is scheduled to report fourth-quarter 2026 earnings on Wednesday after the market closes for the quarter ending January 2026, with analysts expecting a loss of $0.65 per share, based on 12 estimates. This compares to a loss of $0.90 per share reported in the year-ago period, according to Zacks Investment Research. (NASDAQ)
upcoming events
International Conference on Artificial Intelligence, Robotics and Control (ICAIRC 2026)
On February 26 in Los Angeles, California, the International Conference on Artificial Intelligence, Robotics, and Control (ICAIRC 2026), hosted by Science Guru, will bring together researchers, engineers, industry professionals, and students to present and discuss advances across AI, robotics, and control systems. The event will feature invited talks from international speakers, opportunities for research and business collaboration, and a Best Paper Award to recognize significant contributions to the field. (Scientific guru)
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