Venture capitalist Chamath Palihapitiya's 8090 raises $135 million led by Salesforce VenturesAnnounced by Palihapitiya on Monday, the round also drew participation from WNDR, Craft Ventures, The Production Board, and LAUNCH, along w...
Nvidia's AI chip sales in China stall, as local chipmakers like Huawei take the leadJensen Huang, the CEO of computer chip giant Nvidia, was mobbed by onlookers as he hit the streets for the "zhajiangmian" noodles while vis...
Mind Games: Talent wars heat up as AI startups take on Big TechA fierce talent war is raging in the AI sector, with tech giants like Google facing significant researcher departures to rivals OpenAI and ...
After Anthropic shutdown, China's Z. ai closes frontier gap as it plans dual listingChinese AI firm Z. ai is aiming for artificial general intelligence, fueled by strong investor interest after its GLM-5.2 model neared top ...
Tashi Network, DroneVerse complete drone swarm field trial in DelhiTashi Network and DroneVerse successfully conducted a 72-hour drone swarm field trial in Delhi, showcasing autonomous tactical cells securi...
Sarvam gets state backing; Andy Jassy’s India visitHappy Thursday! The Indian government may soon end up taking a stake in Sarvam AI. This and more in today’s ETtech Morning Dispatch.
IndiaAI backing could make government a minority shareholder in SarvamThe central government could end up with a 1-2% stake in AI startup Sarvam, valued at $1.5 billion, as part of its $300 million funding rou...
Vishal Sikka’s AI startup Hang Ten Systems raises $32 million led by MayfieldFormer Infosys CEO Vishal Sikka has launched Hang Ten Systems, an AI startup focused on enterprise solutions, securing $32 million in seed ...
Flying Wedge unveils AI-piloted fighter jet concept 'FWD Supreme'; first demonstrator flight targeted for Q3 2026India's Flying Wedge Defence & Aerospace has unveiled FWD Supreme, an AI-piloted fighter jet concept. The company aims to redefine air comb...
India at risk of AI blackout? Why Bernstein wants India to have its own DeepSeekBernstein has warned that India risks an "AI blackout" if it remains dependent on foreign AI models, urging the country to develop its own ...
AI won’t replace Infosys, will amplify it: Nandan Nilekani bets big on $1 bn AI surgeInfosys Chairman Nandan Nilekani expressed confidence in the company's AI-driven future, stating AI will amplify, not replace, businesses t...
All eyes on China: From the deck of USS Portland, a new spy drone takes America’s maritime surveillance further into the South China SeaUS Marines have successfully launched a V-BAT drone from the USS Portland in the South China Sea, showcasing enhanced long-range intelligen...
When frontier AI can be switched off: India's sovereignty challengeIndia must not depend on foreign AI models, as US export controls demonstrate potential access denial. Past reliance on external tech, like...
Info Edge says it invested Rs 1,003 crore on AI, deeptech startups since 2020Info Edge, the parent of Naukri, has significantly boosted its AI and deeptech investments, pouring Rs 1,003 crore into 54 startups since 2...
Safran, SatSure partner to develop geospatial intelligence solutions for IndiaFrench aerospace giant Safran Electronics & Defense and Indian firm SatSure are joining forces to create advanced geospatial intelligence s...
AI's hidden thirst: Why India must align AI and renewable energy policyIndia's AI ambitions face a critical water challenge, with data centre expansion demanding significant resources. While on-site cooling has...
India looking to scale up local AI infrastructure; NITI to reviewThe Indian government is developing a strategy for domestically controlled AI infrastructure to enhance AI adoption in governance and culti...