Zoho’s Sridhar Vembu Puts $700 Million Chip Factory Plans on Hold: “First, We Need to Justify Taxpayer Support”
"Zoho has shelved its $700M semiconductor fab plans, lacking confidence in the tech, says co-founder Vembu."
"Zoho has shelved its $700M semiconductor fab plans, lacking confidence in the tech, says co-founder Vembu."
Meta's new Private Processing for WhatsApp ensures user data stays unreadable, even during AI features.
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Chennai-based Vividobots raised Rs 1.47 crore for AI-powered robotic systems in building maintenance.
Duolingo is shifting to an "AI-first" approach, emphasizing automation over contractor roles for efficiency.
B2B SaaS fintech Perfios acquires IHX to expand into health insurance claims, enhancing data capabilities.
During the week, 22 Indian startups raised approximately $112.35 million, a significant increase in funding.
"Vembu noted that while vendors promise savings by cutting jobs through AI, the impact has been 'small.'"
The APJ region faced a 73% rise in web application attacks, reaching 51 billion in 2024, driven by AI use.