India AI Watch

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NITI Aayog Report: Generative AI Powers Up Indian Developer Productivity, Fuels Tech Revolution

A NITI Aayog report highlights how Generative AI is significantly boosting developer productivity across India, positioning the nation to embrace the next wave of technological innovation and solidify its role as a global AI powerhouse.

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Bengaluru's SuperLiving Secures $7 Million to Scale AI-Powered Preventive Healthcare, Boosting India's Healthtech Landscape

Bengaluru-based SuperLiving has successfully raised $7 million in a Series A funding round, led by Lightspeed. This significant investment will enable the healthtech startup to expand its AI-powered preventive healthcare platform, focusing on combating non-communicable diseases across India.

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India Joins 34 Nations in US-Led AI Supply Chain Initiative, Prioritizes Tech Access Security

India has strategically joined a US-led initiative with 34 nations to build resilient AI supply chains, concurrently emphasizing its critical demand for assurances against abrupt technology cutoffs. This move solidifies India's commitment to securing its future in the global AI landscape and ensurin

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Pega Strengthens India Foothold: ₹60 Cr Investment Fuels Bengaluru Hub for Low-Code AI R&D

Pegasystems has announced a significant ₹60 crore investment in a new Bengaluru research and development hub, poised to accelerate innovation in low-code AI technologies. This move underscores India's critical role in Pega's global strategy and its commitment to democratizing AI-powered business sol

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Emergent & Raj Shamani Launch ₹1 Crore AI Challenge to Spark Indian Business Innovation

Emergent, an AI-first venture studio, and entrepreneur Raj Shamani have launched a ₹1 Crore AI Challenge for Indian businesses. This initiative aims to accelerate AI adoption and foster innovation across various sectors by offering equity-free capital and expert mentorship.

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India Unveils Plan for AI-Powered Platform to Revolutionize Official Economic Data Access

India's Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation (MoSPI) is set to develop an AI-powered platform to centralize and streamline access to official economic data. This initiative aims to address existing challenges in data accessibility, quality, and timeliness for researchers, policymakers

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OpenAI Appoints Former Uber India Chief Pragya Misra as First India MD, Signals Deeper Market Engagement

OpenAI has appointed Pragya Misra, former Uber India public policy lead, as its inaugural Managing Director for India. This strategic move underscores OpenAI's commitment to the Indian market, aiming to foster AI adoption, engage with policymakers, and expand its ecosystem in a critical digital econ

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US Reassures India: Uninterrupted Access to Critical AI Technologies Amidst Global Export Controls

The United States has assured India of continued access to key AI technologies, signaling a robust strategic partnership despite tightening global export control directives. This commitment aims to prevent any hindrance to India's rapidly developing AI ecosystem and foster innovation.

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India Joins 34 Nations in Landmark AI Opportunity Statement: Paving the Way for Safe and Inclusive AI Growth

India, alongside 34 other nations, has signed the AI Opportunity Statement at the Pax Silica Summit in the US, committing to responsibly harness AI's potential while addressing its risks. This move positions India at the forefront of global efforts to develop and deploy safe, secure, and trustworthy

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Anthropic Taps Hexaware: Bringing Claude AI to Indian Enterprises via Amazon Bedrock

Anthropic has partnered with Indian IT services firm Hexaware, authorizing them to resell its advanced Claude AI models on Amazon Bedrock. This collaboration aims to simplify access to powerful generative AI for Indian enterprises, accelerating their digital transformation journeys.

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Vishal Sikka Returns: Former Infosys CEO Launches AI Startup Hang Ten Systems with $32 Million Funding

Former Infosys CEO Vishal Sikka has unveiled Hang Ten Systems, an AI startup focused on enterprise AI infrastructure, securing a significant $32 million in seed funding. This move marks Sikka's return to the tech leadership forefront, aiming to address critical challenges in deploying AI for large o

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OpenAI Taps Uber India Chief Prabhjeet Singh to Drive Operations in India, Signalling Major Market Focus

OpenAI has appointed Prabhjeet Singh, former President of Uber India and South Asia, as its new Managing Director for India. This strategic hire underscores OpenAI's commitment to India, a rapidly growing market for AI adoption and talent.