Tech & Startups
Data centers expected to use 4x more electricity by 2035
TechCrunch · US
New data centers built through 2033 could consume as much electricity as India uses today.
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Startups
Inside Myntra's AI playbook: Faster seller onboarding, smarter shopping, leaner operations
Your Story · India
Myntra cuts seller onboarding to 1–2 days with AI catalogue tools, fit visualizers, and Maya chatbot, a look inside its Bengaluru mynnovAIte showcase.
Geopolitics
Zhipu shares surge 37% as firm builds giant data centre powered by Chinese chips
South China Morning Post – World · China
Shares of Chinese AI giant Z.ai soared 37 per cent in Hong Kong on Tuesday to close at HK$1,219 (US$155), after the company recently completed a giant data cen…
Geopolitics
Not enough water for UK’s datacentre plans, trade body says
The Guardian – World · Europe
Industry says government’s failure to address cooling demands means AI growth plans are ‘fatally flawed’The UK will not have enough water for future datacentre…
Geopolitics
‘Medai’ | A common platform
The Hindu – World · India
Political parties and groups representing Sri Lanka’s Tamil-speaking ethnic minority communities seek to voice their shared concerns
Geopolitics
Why data may become China’s most durable advantage in the AI race
South China Morning Post – World · China
The global AI race is no longer just about chips or models. Increasingly, it is also about data – namely, the language resources that feed and train them. Beij…
Geopolitics
China AI summit hears Global South needs equal access to avoid digital divide
South China Morning Post – World · China
Greater global cooperation and development-focused AI regulations are urgently needed to prevent a widening digital divide, scholars and international figures …
Tech & Startups
Neil Rimer thinks the AI money is coming back out
TechCrunch · US
Neil Rimer, the venture capitalist who co-founded Index Ventures, predicts the historic wealth AI is generating in Silicon Valley will have to be redistributed…
Tech & Startups
Databricks hits $188B valuation, extending its run as AI’s favorite second act
TechCrunch · US
Databricks has remade its image into an AI company and has published research on the cost savings of open weight AI models for coding.
Startups
(Weekly funding roundup July 11-17) Sharp rise in VC inflow led by AI deals
Your Story · India
The venture capital funding raised in the third week of July comes as a welcome relief after a subdued inflow in the preceding two weeks.
Tech & Startups
Why Apple Sued OpenAI, New York Takes on Data Centers, and What to Know about Cyclosporiasis
Wired · Global
On today’s Uncanny Valley, we unpack OpenAI’s ongoing drama, both legal and reputational, and whether these developments could further hurt the company—particu…
Startups
Reo.Dev raises $11.3M in Series A led by Elevation Capital
Your Story · India
The fresh capital will be used to strengthen its frontier AI capabilities, accelerate the development of AI agents and expand its platform globally
Startups
Telangana CM lays foundation for Amazon Data Centre, seeks Rs 1 lakh Cr investment
Your Story · India
The state government aims to make Telangana a $1 trillion economy by 2034 and a $3 trillion economy by 2047, while the union government aims to make the countr…
Startups
How AI is rewriting India’s credit story
Your Story · India
Artificial intelligence is changing the economics of lending by reducing the cost of evaluating borrowers, enabling lenders to responsibly serve customer segme…
Geopolitics
Kudankulam nuclear plant data breached, NPCIL says core systems untouched
Times of India – World · India
Nuclear Power Corporation of India stated its core systems remain secure after a cyber incident. A ransomware group posted files related to the Kudankulam nucl…
Geopolitics
New York imposes landmark one-year ban on large data centres
Al Jazeera – News · Middle East
Data centre moratorium pushes have gained steam around the US, with bans proposed in at least a dozen states.
Tech & Startups
The founder of Hinge raised $18M to build a new AI dating service, Overtone
TechCrunch · US
Overtone describes itself as "a voice- and audio-forward service, enabled by AI, that provides highly curated introductions."
Tech & Startups
New York State halts construction of all new data centers
TechCrunch · US
New York has become the first state to temporarily halt approval of large data centers, as Gov. Kathy Hochul argues the AI-driven building boom shouldn’t come …
Tech & Startups
New York Governor Signs First Statewide Data Center Moratorium
Wired · Global
“We have no choice but to address the challenges created by these massive facilities,” New York governor Kathy Hochul said. The executive order will pause cons…
Geopolitics
EU demands ‘youth mode’ to protect children from addictive social media features
South China Morning Post – World · China
There should be a “youth mode” for children on social media platforms in which addictive features and targeted advertising are turned off, EU lawmakers demande…
Geopolitics
New York to impose the country’s first state-wide moratorium on data centres
The Hindu – World · India
New York will block new large data centers that fuel artificial intelligence for up to a year to protect the environment and energy grid
Startups
When data speaks your language: How Gemini Enterprise is helping businesses move faster
Your Story · India
Most business leaders know that AI can help them make decisions faster. Far fewer know where to actually start. At the grand finale of MSME Sparks 2026, Google…
Geopolitics
How Ukraine Uses A.I. to Knock Deadly Russian Drones Out of the Skies
The New York Times – World · US
Interceptors show Ukraine’s embrace of autonomous technologies trained on immense troves of wartime data.
AI / Deep Tech
Climate tech companies are going public. What’s next?
MIT Technology Review · Global
This year, there’s been a wave of notable energy companies going public via IPO in the US. The solar and battery company Solv Energy went public in February, t…
AI / Deep Tech
The Download: coding’s future, the ‘Steroid Olympics,’ and AI-driven science
MIT Technology Review · Global
This is today’s edition of The Download, our weekday newsletter that provides a daily dose of what’s going on in the world of technology. Anthropic…
Geopolitics
Fibre-optic drones | The phantom that flies
The Hindu – World · India
The small first-person view attack machines have emerged as a disruptive force in the Russia-Ukraine war and parts of the West Asia conflict
Startups
Your desk is now an AI lab: RP Tech, an NVIDIA Partner, demos NVIDIA DGX Spark in Bangalore
Your Story · India
A deep dive into NVIDIA’s end-to-end AI ecosystem, from unified-memory devices and open-source models to secure agent frameworks, signaling a shift toward more…
AI / Deep Tech
AI is changing how small online sellers decide what to make
MIT Technology Review · Global
For years Mike McClary sold the Guardian LTE Flashlight, a heavy-duty black model, online through his small outdoor brand. The product, designed for brightness…
Tech & Startups
People would rather have an Amazon warehouse in their backyard than a data center
TechCrunch · US
A new poll shows that the debate over data centers is far from settled.
Tech & Startups
AI companies are building huge natural gas plants to power data centers. What could go wrong?
TechCrunch · US
Meta, Microsoft, and Google are all betting big on new natural gas power plants to run their AI data centers. They may regret it.
AI / Deep Tech
Four things we’d need to put data centers in space
MIT Technology Review · Global
MIT Technology Review Explains: Let our writers untangle the complex, messy world of technology to help you understand what’s coming next. You can read more fr…
Tech & Startups
A New Google-Funded Data Center Will Be Powered by a Massive Gas Plant
Wired · Global
Documents show that one of Google’s new data centers would be powered by a natural gas plant that emits millions of tons of emissions each year—an increasingly…
Tech & Startups
Western Digital Promo Code: 10% Off
Wired · Global
Get 10% off your first order at Western Digital when you register your email.
Geopolitics
Deloitte to hire 50,000 in India, bets big on AI and upskilling
Times of India – World · India
Deloitte plans to hire 50,000 professionals in India, emphasizing AI integration and upskilling to handle complex roles. The company views AI as a tool for eff…
Geopolitics
Watch: Why a prolonged war with Iran will constrain the U.S. | Data
The Hindu – World · India
When the conflict in West Asia, which began with the U.S. and Israel’s attack on Iran on February 28, escalated into a regional war, analysts said that the war…
Startups
SheSparks 2026: How women leaders are enabling the workforce to build AI skills in GCCs
Your Story · India
Leaders from Kyndryl and BT Group discuss how women are shaping AI-powered GCCs, seizing opportunities, and building strong sponsorships. As Global Capability…
Geopolitics
Australia investigates tech giants over social media ban compliance
The Hindu – World · India
The announcement marks the government’s first public assessment of compliance with the law that is being studied by policymakers globally
Startups
Startup news and updates: daily roundup (March 30, 2026)
Your Story · India
YourStory presents the daily news roundup from the Indian startup ecosystem and beyond. Here's the roundup for Monday, March 30, 2026.
Geopolitics
China’s sci-fi industry rides a tech wave as revenues hit record high
South China Morning Post – World · China
China is seeing surging public interest in science fiction amid its push for technological development, with revenues reaching a record high and online search …
Startups
The key signals that Inflexor Ventures looks for while investing in deeptech startups
Your Story · India
Murali Krishna Gunturu, Managing Partner at Inflexor Ventures, details the firm’s thinking behind backing science- and tech-led companies, what signals matter …
Geopolitics
Northern Metropolis data hub may surpass MTR Corp as Hong Kong’s top power consumer
South China Morning Post – World · China
A planned supercomputing hub in Hong Kong’s Northern Metropolis could overtake the MTR Corporation rail operator as the city’s single largest electricity consu…
Startups
Info Edge commits Rs 250 Cr for deeptech startup investments
Your Story · India
Info Edge joins the growing list of investors who are keen to back deeptech startups in India.
Geopolitics
As Vietnam leads on AI rules, Southeast Asia risks ‘economic own goal’
South China Morning Post – World · China
Southeast Asian countries are racing to assert control over their data flows, driven by a potent mix of nationalist sentiment and security anxieties. But analy…
Geopolitics
Fact check: Fabricated satellite images distort the Iran war from above
Deutsche Welle (DW) – World · Europe
As the Iran war intensifies, satellite imagery has become a key battleground in the information war. Manipulated or AI‑generated aerial images are increasingly…
Startups
DPDP is not a policy update; it’s a structural shift: Why Easyrewardz is reimagining the modern CRM with OneConsent
Your Story · India
India's data protection law is not about paperwork. It is about who owns the relationship between a brand and its customer—and how Easyrewardz is helping brand…
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