Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 11:03am on 19 Feb 2026,Thursday India
At the India AI Impact Summit 2026 in New Delhi, Galgotias University faced intense criticism after Professor Neha Singh introduced a robotic dog called “Orion,” claiming it was developed by the university’s Centre of Excellence. Online sleuths quickly identified it as a Chinese‑made Unitree Go2, sparking accusations of misrepresentation and embarrassment at a high-profile tech event. Organisers reportedly asked the university to vacate its exhibit. Galgotias apologised, saying Singh was “ill‑informed” and not authorised to speak, a move widely seen as blaming a faculty member for broader institutional lapses. The episode reignited debates on authenticity in India’s tech showcases. (PC: PTI)
