Eigenvalues of a symmetric matrix with known column/row $l^2$-norm

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Let $A\in\mathbb{R}^{n\times n}$ be a symmetric matrix. Suppose we use the notation $a_{i}$ for the $i$-th row (or column, which would be the same given its symmetry), with $i\in\{1, ... , n\}$.

Suppose, in addition, that $A$ has the property that $\Vert a_i \Vert_2^2 < 1$, for every $i$.

I have the following queries:

  • Can we say something about the eigenvalues of $A$?
  • Ideally, can we link this property to $A$ being (or not) positive-definite?

Many thanks!