Copilot Exposed Confidential Emails. Google Adds Lyria 3. Komoot Adds ChatGPT Routing. Sarvam Brings AI to Devices.

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The AI news for February 19th, 2026

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Microsoft says Office bug exposed customers’ confidential emails to Copilot AI
Source: https://techcrunch.com/2026/02/18/microsoft-says-office-bug-exposed-customers-confidential-emails-to-copilot-ai/
Why did we choose this article?
Shows a real data-exposure risk for organizations using Copilot — companies and knowledge workers should review Copilot deployments, access controls, and compliance implications now.

Google brings the AI music generator Lyria 3 into the Gemini app.
Source: https://the-decoder.de/google-bringt-ki-musikgenerator-lyria-3-in-die-gemini-app/
Why did we choose this article?
Adds a new, consumer-facing way to generate short sung music tracks from text or images inside Gemini — relevant to creators, marketers, and users who make or use audio content.

Outdoor app Komoot gets ChatGPT app for natural route planning.
Source: https://www.heise.de/news/Komoot-erhaelt-ChatGPT-App-fuer-Routensuche-11181545.html?wt_mc=rss.red.ho.themen.k%C3%BCnstliche+intelligenz.beitrag.beitrag
Why did we choose this article?
Lets Komoot users plan hikes and bike rides using natural-language queries, changing how everyday users search for and create routes in the app.

India’s Sarvam wants to bring its AI models to feature phones, cars, and smart glasses
Source: https://techcrunch.com/2026/02/18/indias-sarvam-wants-to-bring-its-ai-models-to-feature-phones-cars-and-smart-glasses/
Why did we choose this article?
If successful, this brings usable AI features to low-cost or offline devices — expanding access beyond smartphones and changing how consumers in emerging markets interact with AI.

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