India, Feb. 18 -- A day after a viral video sparked controversy over the origin of a robot dog displayed at the Galgotias University stall at the India AI Impact Summit 2026, Professor Neha Singh has acknowledged that her remarks were not clearly articulated and expressed regret over how they were interpreted.

In an exclusive interview with Hindustan Times at the expo venue, Singh said the controversy stemmed from hurried communication and enthusiasm at the event, not from any intention to falsely claim ownership of the machine.

"I could have been more eloquent. I could have been more articulate. Because of the euphoria and rush, things went a little hither-thither, which was never the intention. The branding has not been changed," she ...