Claude AI text now detectable, xAI launches Grok Bot, Meta’s $2B deal blocked, and India’s 10M AI push — Weekly AI Wrap on Aug 16

It was another eventful week in artificial intelligence. As the European Union’s landmark regulations trigger mandatory watermarking for generated content, tech giants are doubling down on autonomous agentic workflows and multi-billion-dollar infrastructure. Meanwhile, geopolitical friction led to the cancellation of a high-profile merger, and global adoption metrics highlight shifting competitive dynamics.

Without beating around the bush, here is your weekly roundup of all things AI for the week leading to August 16.