Setting up massive AI data centers close to major cities could backfire, according to Kuldeep Jain, Managing Director of CleanMax Enviro Energy Solutions. Speaking to CNBC-TV18, Jain said the real constraint for these facilities isn’t water, but power. Jain argued that future gigawatt-scale AI data centers should be built closer to renewable energy hubs instead … Read more
Elon Musk’s SpaceX is in talks to provide the US Department of Defense with access to data center capacity worth billions of dollars to run AI models, the Wall Street Journal reported on Friday, July 18, citing people familiar with the matter. Such an agreement would extend the Pentagon’s existing relationship with SpaceX, a key … Read more
A US judge on Friday rejected a bid by 26 employees of Meta Platforms to block the tech giant from laying them off while they pursue claims that they were targeted for job cuts by the company’s AI-powered tools because they have disabilities or took medical leave. US District Judge William Orrick in Oakland, California, … Read more
India’s private space sector is preparing for a crucial test. On July 18, Skyroot Aerospace is scheduled to launch Vikram-1, India’s first privately developed orbital launch vehicle, from the Satish Dhawan Space Center in Sriharikota. If successful, the mission will mark a major milestone for the country’s private space industry. But the real test for … Read more
Indonesia is preparing sweeping changes to its copyright law, including granting copyright protection to people who use artificial intelligence (AI) to help generate content, according to a draft bill reviewed by Reuters. The move could set up a potential showdown between the government and major technology platforms. If passed, Indonesia could become the first country … Read more
Wipro remains focused on building AI-led platforms and solutions while pursuing large transformation deals, said Chief Executive Officer and Managing Director Srini Pallia. Although clients continue to remain cautious on discretionary spending, he said Wipro’s deal pipeline remains healthy, with demand largely driven by cost optimization and vendor consolidation as enterprises redirect savings towards AI … Read more
India’s semiconductor ambitions are entering a new phase. The Union Cabinet on July 15 approved the second phase of the India Semiconductor Mission (ISM 2.0) with a ₹1.27 lakh crore outlay — nearly 1.7 times the ₹76,000 crore allocated under the first phase. But the significance of ISM 2.0 lies not just in the size … Read more
India can offer semiconductor companies cost savings of more than 10% compared with their current global locations, Amitesh Kumar Sinha, CEO of the India Semiconductor Mission (ISM), told CNBC-TV18. The cost advantage could come from a combination of government incentives that reduce capital expenditure, lower manpower costs, competitive power tariffs and the development of a … Read more
OpenAI has launched Codex Micro, a limited-edition desktop keypad designed for developers using its artificial intelligence (AI) coding assistant, Codex, as the company expands its hardware ecosystem for AI-powered software development. Priced at $230, the device has been developed in partnership with hardware maker Work Louder. It is aimed at developers who manage multiple AI … Read more
OnePlus, a consumer electronics brand that gained a loyal following with its lineup of aggressively priced Android smartphones, will begin to cease operations in the US and Europe. The move will happen as early as this week, according to a person with knowledge of the matter. The change is happening as part of a larger … Read more
