Contributing Writer at Launch91 covering India's startup and technology ecosystem.
Unsealed court documents reveal OpenAI and Microsoft internally warned of a 'doom loop' for the web from data scraping, calling it 'largest theft of labor in human history,' as a New York Times poll shows public opposition to AI data centers.
FSSAI has initiated legal action against Nestle India for '5HMOs' and 'Whey Protein' claims, escalating a broader crackdown on clean-label D2C food brands amid Supreme Court scrutiny. Indian startups must audit labels and substantiate claims.
Applied Materials commits $5 billion to India over the next decade, targeting semiconductor ecosystem development, green energy operations, and a 140-acre research park.
Meta's new Meta One subscription, bundling AI and premium features, marks a significant shift for Instagram. Explore how this impacts India's creators and businesses amidst the platform's video-first strategy and evolving moderation.
The RBI has proposed a 60-day limit on bank account holds in cyber fraud cases under draft KYC Amendment Directions, 2026. This, alongside today's rupee stabilization, impacts fintechs, e-commerce, and all startups dealing with payment processing and foreign capital.
ChatGPT agents gain control over Google Home devices and WhatsApp Business setup, while OpenAI faces a Delhi High Court lawsuit from ANI over content use and EU regulatory scrutiny.
Rapido was fined INR 10 lakh by the CCPA for 'dark patterns' like Confirm Shaming and Interface Interference, weeks after securing its Karnataka cab aggregator license until 2031. This highlights India's increasing regulatory focus on digital platform UI/UX and consumer protection in the mobility sector.
Larry Ellison cancelled a $7.5 billion stock sale while Oracle implements job cuts to fund its significant investment in AI infrastructure, reflecting a strategic pivot.
Google DeepMind joins OpenAI and Anthropic for weeks of AI safety talks, building on prior agreements. The company also conducts internal AI alignment research and supports climate startups.
Elon Musk joins an AI slowdown pact weeks after SpaceX acquired AI coding assistant Cursor, raising questions about industry motives amid international skepticism.