Nandan Nilekani says India should focus on becoming the world's AI use case capital by building practical AI applications instead of competing in semiconductor manufacturing.
OpenAI has appointed Sarthak Arora as a founding member of its startups team in India, strengthening its engagement with the country's fast-growing AI startup ecosystem.
JAN AI and VTU have launched a human-centred AI boot camp to equip women engineering students with practical AI skills and community-focused innovation experience.
Chennai is introducing an AI powered Intelligent Transport System to improve traffic management, road safety and real time urban mobility.
Emergent and Raj Shamani have launched a ₹1 crore AI challenge to encourage Indian businesses, founders and creators to build practical AI-powered applications.
Microsoft is embedding AI agents, local models and developer tools into Windows 11 as it pushes the OS toward an AI-native future.
A UNESCO-linked STEM institute is seeking AI and education experts globally as it expands efforts to advance responsible AI adoption in learning systems.
Innefu Labs has raised $30 million to expand its sovereign AI platform, strengthen national security solutions and accelerate growth across defence and intelligence sectors.
Airbnb CEO Brian Chesky is reportedly planning a new AI venture, signaling deeper interest in the fast-growing artificial intelligence sector.
Persistent, Databricks and MSOE have partnered to train students in production-grade AI systems and bridge the industry's AI skills gap.
Fujitsu has developed self-evolving multi-AI agent technology designed to improve enterprise automation and adaptive business operations.
Kore.ai has launched Artemis, a new enterprise AI agent platform focused on automation, workflow orchestration, and business productivity.
ONGC is strengthening its AI-driven digital transformation strategy through a technology partnership with CIPL across enterprise operations.
Shastra VC has launched a $100 million India-focused fund targeting deeptech and artificial intelligence startups across emerging sectors.
Hitachi is expanding industrial AI systems for mission-critical infrastructure as enterprises accelerate automation and predictive operations.
The Uttar Pradesh government is planning nearly ₹600 crore investment to strengthen AI infrastructure, skilling and startup growth across the state.
AI-powered digital health systems are expected to improve healthcare delivery, diagnostics and patient access across India’s medical ecosystem.
Apple is expanding its AI strategy across devices, software and services as competition intensifies in the global generative AI market.
A Supreme Court judge has called for a human-centric approach to AI adoption in India’s judiciary amid rising use of legal technology tools.
India has launched the AI Doctors Mission to support digital healthcare access, medical assistance and AI-driven health services.
Indian AI startups have raised nearly $650 million in 2025, reflecting growing investor interest in artificial intelligence and emerging technologies.
Bonsai is strengthening its AI-driven data strategy to expand its presence in the evolving martech landscape and enhance marketing effectiveness.
DeepSeek has launched its V4 AI model, expanding its open source strategy amid rising competition in the AI sector.
AWS and SHI India have partnered to strengthen AI infrastructure in India under the government’s IndiaAI mission.
Alibaba has launched Happy Oyster, an AI world model designed to simulate real-world environments and support advanced decision-making systems.
Gorakhpur has implemented an AI-based system to manage urban flooding, marking a step towards data-driven city infrastructure.
CMOs are restructuring martech stacks as AI-led operating systems replace fragmented tools and improve efficiency, integration, and decision-making.
Sarvam AI is planning to raise $350 million to expand its AI capabilities and compete with global players in the generative AI space.
Persistent Systems has appointed Pratyush P as AVP Marketing, strengthening its leadership team in line with growth plans.
OpenAI is working on merging ChatGPT, Codex and browser tools into a unified app to streamline workflows and enhance user experience.
Google and Accel reviewed 4,000 AI startup pitches and shortlisted five companies connected to India, highlighting the country’s growing role in the global AI ecosystem.
Anthropic has launched a $100 million program to support startups and developers building applications using its Claude AI models.
Sarvam AI has launched a startup programme to support early stage AI companies by offering technical infrastructure, mentorship, and resources for product development.
SoftBank is reportedly exploring a $40 billion loan to expand its investment in OpenAI as competition intensifies in the global artificial intelligence industry.
A blog linked to Anthropic’s Claude AI revived debate around COBOL, triggering market volatility and impacting IBM’s valuation.
South Korea has introduced a fast track patent programme to accelerate approvals for AI and biotech startups, strengthening its innovation ecosystem.
Nvidia is expanding early-stage support for India’s AI startups, strengthening its role in the country’s growing artificial intelligence ecosystem.
Peter Steinberger, creator of the open-source project OpenClaw, has joined OpenAI, adding to the company’s growing roster of technical leadership.
Ramco Systems has launched CHIA, an agentic AI platform designed to automate enterprise workflows across ERP, HR and payroll systems.
AI powered energy startup TEM has raised $75 million in a Series B funding round to scale its energy optimisation platform.
Google has expanded Kapil Malhotra’s leadership role to drive engagement with India startups and AI-native businesses as the ecosystem scales innovation and adoption.
AI assistants are beginning to form their own social networks, highlighting a shift toward autonomous agent interaction and raising new questions around governance and control.
Mistral AI is in talks to set up a Bengaluru global capability centre as it looks to expand research operations and tap into India’s growing AI talent ecosystem.
Netskope research finds AI adoption is increasing pressure on enterprise IT infrastructure, with legacy systems struggling to meet performance, resilience, and security demands.
Tamil Nadu is partnering with industry and academia to expand AI and deep tech innovation beyond major cities, aiming to build a more distributed and inclusive technology ecosystem.
Legal technology startup Nyayanidhi has raised $2 million in seed funding to expand its AI platform aimed at improving access and efficiency in India’s legal ecosystem.
OpenAI conducted a Bengaluru workshop to help nonprofit organisations adopt and scale artificial intelligence for social impact initiatives.
Google has launched a Market Access Programme aimed at helping Indian AI startups scale globally through mentorship, partnerships, and enterprise exposure.
Arm launches a dedicated physical AI unit to support growth in robotics and autonomous systems, expanding its role in real-world AI applications.
AI agent startup Artisan has returned to LinkedIn after a temporary ban, highlighting growing platform scrutiny of autonomous AI tools.
