Microsoft News - February 19, 2026
Microsoft AI Contract Surge Forecasts $625 Billion Revenue Stream
Microsoft shares rose to $400.87 following a reported 110% surge in AI contracts, outperforming a declining market. Analysts project these deals could generate...
OpenAI Nears Record $100B Funding at $850B Valuation to Fuel AI Infrastructure
OpenAI is finalizing the first phase of a funding round expected to exceed $100 billion. This transaction would set a new record for a private financing deal....
Reliance’s JioHotstar Taps OpenAI for India’s First ChatGPT-Powered Streaming Search
Reliance’s JioHotstar has partnered with OpenAI to integrate a ChatGPT-powered conversational interface into its streaming platform. This marks the first...
Reliance to Invest $110 Billion in Sovereign AI and Green Data Centers
Reliance Industries will invest approximately $110 billion (₹10 lakh crore) over the next seven years to develop India's artificial intelligence and data...
OpenAI Scales India Presence Through Enterprise Payment Alliance With Pine Labs
OpenAI is partnering with digital payments leader Pine Labs to accelerate its strategic expansion into the Indian market. The collaboration will leverage...