9 stories tagged India
India's smartphone market is shrinking as the AI boom drives up demand for memory chips, raising prices and forcing Apple, Samsung, and others to rethink their strategies. Consumers may soon see fewer high-end features in affordable phones.
OpenAI has hired the former head of Uber India to lead its operations in the country, its biggest market outside the US. This move underscores the company's growing focus on global expansion and local partnerships as it expands offices, partnerships, and hiring in the region.
Reliance Industries, led by billionaire Mukesh Ambani, is integrating AI into its telecom services. The goal is to make AI as common as a phone call or text message for over 500 million people in India, transforming how they use phones, apps, and smart home devices.
Anthropic has temporarily suspended access to its new AI models, sparking discussions in India about the country's AI ambitions. Tech leaders are debating whether this is a wake-up call for India to prioritize its own AI development.
Avataar AI has launched a new video generation model that's both cheaper and faster, with a focus on cultural relevance for India. The model is priced at just $0.005 per second of video, making it accessible for a wide range of users.
Meta has signed a deal with Reliance to build a 168-megawatt AI data center in India. This marks Meta's first such facility in the country and highlights India's growing role in global AI infrastructure.
AirTrunk, an Australian data center operator, is investing $30 billion to build 5 gigawatts of AI-focused data centers in India. This massive project will significantly boost India's AI infrastructure and global tech competitiveness.
Wispr Flow is seeing rapid growth in India after adding Hinglish support to its voice AI. Despite challenges, the company is betting big on the Indian market.
ChatGPT Images 2.0 is gaining popularity in India for creating personal and creative visuals. Its success there contrasts with its slower adoption in other regions.