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India Must Leverage Its Mature Renewable Energy Base to Sustainably Power Its Global AI Data Centre Hub Ambitions: Deloitte Report
India’s expanding renewable energy base and clean power can play a central role in supporting the next phase of data center growth, supported by smarter power sourcing, stronger grid readiness and coordinated policy action to ensure reliable and sustainable energy at scale, says a new report by Deloitte Asia Pacific.
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- Environment, Technology
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- Asia Pacific
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Peak XV Raises $1.3 Billion, Doubles Down on AI as Global VC Rivalry in India Heats Up
The capital will be deployed across its India seed and venture funds as well as its APAC vehicle.
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- Technology
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- Asia Pacific
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Anthropic and the Government of Rwanda Sign MOU for AI in Health and Education
Anthropic says, "Together, these partnerships reflect a long-term collaboration that prioritizes capacity building, responsible deployment, and local autonomy over how new technologies are introduced."
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- Education, Health Care
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- Sub-Saharan Africa
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Indian Screenwriters Sound a Distress Call as New Report Reveals Worsening Pay, Credit Chaos and AI Pressure
Data reveals how most Indian screenwriters feel underpaid, chase dues, and a majority see AI being used as a negotiating tool.
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- Technology
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BeConfident Raises US $15.8 Million Series A from Prosus Ventures for Global Expansion
An AI education startup, it projects fivefold revenue growth in 2026 as it expands internationally; global investors include former executives from Duolingo, Nubank, Quinto Andar, and Viva Real.
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- Education, Technology
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- Latin America
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Anthropic Opens Bengaluru Office and Announces New Partnerships Across India
Anthropic will partner across enterprise, education, and agriculture sectors that deepen its commitment to India.
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- Technology
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- Asia Pacific
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Latin America Takes on Cultural Bias with New AI Language Model
Latam-GPT itself will be available free of charge to companies and public institutions to develop applications more specific to Latin America.
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- Technology
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- Latin America
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GoCab: $45 Million Raised To Expand Electric Mobility And Ethical Vehicle Financing Across Africa
Operationally, GoCab said it now employs more than 120 people across five countries and that it generates more than $17 million in annual recurring revenue after roughly 18 months of operations.
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- Energy, Environment, Transportation
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- Sub-Saharan Africa
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