Galgotias University Apologizes for Misrepresenting Robodog as In-House Innovation

Galgotias University issued an apology after misrepresenting a commercially available robotic dog as its own innovation at the AI Impact Summit 2026.

18 Feb, 07:53 — 18 Feb, 13:30

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Why this matters

This incident highlights issues of academic integrity and ethical representation in technology showcases, potentially causing national embarrassment at international forums. It underscores the importance of transparency and authenticity in scientific and technological claims made by educational institutions, especially concerning emerging fields like AI.

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Both outlets report on Galgotias University misrepresenting a commercially available robodog as an in-house innovation at an AI summit. Reuters focuses on the immediate consequence of the university being told to leave the summit, while Times of India details the university's subsequent apology and internal blame.

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Reuterscentercenterneutralreports factual consequences based on unnamed sources

Times of Indiacentercenter-rightanalyticalcritical of university's misrepresentation and damage control

Coverage leans: balanced

Coverage is largely factual, with Times of India adopting a slightly more critical tone regarding the university's actions, while Reuters reports a specific consequence without overt judgment.

What sources agree on

Galgotias University misrepresented a commercially available robotic dog as an in-house innovation.
The misrepresentation occurred at an AI summit.

Where they diverge

The primary consequence or response to the misrepresentation

Reuters

India told the university to leave the AI summit.

Times of India

The university issued an apology and blamed a professor for the incident.

Key claims4 unverified

Galgotias University apologized for misrepresenting the robodog.

unverified·Times of India

Galgotias University blamed a professor for providing incorrect information.

unverified·Times of India

India told Galgotias University to leave the AI summit.

unverified·

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The university blaming a professor for providing incorrect information.

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The country of origin of the robotic dog (Chinese).

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India telling the university to leave the AI summit.

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MissingTimes of India

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Story evolution

The narrative shifted from the initial act of misrepresentation to the immediate governmental consequences, followed by the university's internal damage control and blame assignment.

Misrepresentation at AI SummitFeb 18 morning (implied)

Galgotias University presented a commercially available robodog as its own innovation at an AI summit.

Government InterventionFeb 18 morning

India reportedly told the university to leave the AI summit following the misrepresentation.

University's ResponseFeb 18 afternoon

Galgotias University issued an apology and blamed a professor for the incorrect information.

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Times of India

First propaganda, then damage control: How Galgotias University walked back its claim over robodog row

Reuters

India tells university to leave AI summit after presenting Chinese robot as its own, sources say - Reuters

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Galgotias Universityinstitution misrepresenting innovation Indianational authority responding to incident AI Impact Summit 2026venue of the misrepresentation Professorindividual blamed by the university

Coverage Timeline

First report: Reuters · 18 Feb, 07:53|Full coverage: All 2 sources within 6h|Window: 6h

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Reuters18 Feb, 07:53First to report

India tells university to leave AI summit after presenting Chinese robot as its own, sources say - Reuters

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Times of India18 Feb, 13:30Latest update

First propaganda, then damage control: How Galgotias University walked back its claim over robodog row

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Times of India4d ago

First propaganda, then damage control: How Galgotias University walked back its claim over robodog row

Galgotias University apologized for misrepresenting a commercially available robotic dog as an in-house innovation at the AI Impact Summit 2026. The university blamed a professor for providing incorrect information, a stark contrast to its initial claims of a "propaganda campaign." The incident drew criticism from opposition leaders, who called the summit a "disorganized PR spectacle."

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Reuters4d ago

India tells university to leave AI summit after presenting Chinese robot as its own, sources say - Reuters

India tells university to leave AI summit after presenting Chinese robot as its own, sources say Reuters

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Galgotias University Apologizes for Misrepresenting Robodog as In-House Innovation

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First propaganda, then damage control: How Galgotias University walked back its claim over robodog row

India tells university to leave AI summit after presenting Chinese robot as its own, sources say - Reuters

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India tells university to leave AI summit after presenting Chinese robot as its own, sources say - Reuters

First propaganda, then damage control: How Galgotias University walked back its claim over robodog row

Read at source (2 outlets)

First propaganda, then damage control: How Galgotias University walked back its claim over robodog row

India tells university to leave AI summit after presenting Chinese robot as its own, sources say - Reuters

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