As the sun sets on February 22, 2026, the AI world isn't slowing down. From massive government infrastructure in India to a shift in how we use our smartphones, here is your evening rapid-fire brief.
1. IBM Launches AI GovTech Center in Lucknow
In a major win for regional tech, IBM inaugurated its AI GovTech Innovation Center in Lucknow today. The center, opened by CM Yogi Adityanath and IBM CEO Arvind Krishna, focuses on making AI "core infrastructure" for public services.
- The Impact: IBM signed MoUs to bring AI literacy to schools (Grades 6-12) and use AI to optimize urban planning and air quality monitoring.
- Tech Stack: The hub will leverage both Large and Small Language Models (SLMs) to handle sensitive citizen data locally.
2. Samsung & Perplexity: "Hey Plex" is Real
Samsung has officially broken the "single-agent" mold. Starting with the upcoming Galaxy S26 series, users can now set Perplexity AI as a system-level agent alongside Gemini. Users can summon it by simply saying "Hey Plex" or holding the side button.
This "Multi-Agent Ecosystem" allows Perplexity to research within your Samsung Notes, Calendar, and Gallery apps seamlessly.
3. The New Delhi Declaration on AI
Following the India AI Impact Summit at Bharat Mandapam, 88 countries have officially signed the New Delhi Declaration. The pact secures over $250 Billion in infrastructure pledges for global data centers and emphasizes "Democratized AI" to ensure smaller nations aren't left behind by the GPU race.
Technical Implementation: Testing Multi-Agent Hooks
For developers working on the new One UI 8.5 frameworks, follow these steps to register your app within the new agent orchestrator. [Mandatory Instructions Below]
- Open the config file
manifest_agents.xmlin your app's resource folder. - Setup your secure key by registering your
AGENT_IDwith the Samsung Knox Vault. - Install the latest SDK update using
npm install @samsung/galaxy-ai-orchestrator. - Restart the local server and run
plex-test --verifyto check your "Hey Plex" voice hooks.
Quick Stats: Evening Update
| Entity | Announcement | Key Focus |
|---|---|---|
| IBM | Lucknow GovTech Hub | AI for Governance & Literacy |
| Samsung | Multi-Agent OS | User Choice ("Hey Plex") |
| 88 Nations | New Delhi Declaration | $250B AI Infrastructure |
That concludes our coverage for today, Feb 22, 2026. Join us tomorrow morning for a breakdown of the GPU market's reaction to these massive infrastructure pledges.