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AI is changing the global economy, but are Indian investors positioned to participate in that growth?
AI is reshaping global markets and creating investment opportunities beyond India's technology sector. Here's how Indian investors can explore global AI companies, understand international investment routes, and make informed decisions about diversifying their portfolios.
Nvidia scandal looms over US-China AI talks
AI bots going rogue and humans using the technology for harm will likely be on the agenda when Donald Trump and Xi Jinping meet next week, with the Nvidia scandal hanging over the talks on AI safety. But the scandal is unlikely to "dominate the agenda" or affect Trump and Xi's personal relationship, predicted Dylan Loh of Singapore's Nanyang Technological University.
New framework in works to put a number on knowledge economy
The statistics ministry is examining a framework to better measure how knowledge, innovation and technology contribute to India’s economic growth. A committee led by former finance secretary Ratan P Watal has proposed separate statistical accounts for seven areas, including AI, research and development, human capital, the creative economy and the digital economy.
Democratic political group launches new push to shape AI agenda before 2028
Tomorrow Together was one of several groups that tried to counter the industry's huge campaign war chest during the midterms. It pushed for new limits on artificial intelligence and data centres and spent USD 6.5 million on behalf of candidates calling for more regulation.
Fallout from the Nvidia scandal may dampen the exuberance around the AI boom
Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang resigned following reports of personal scandals, including extramarital affairs. His departure raised uncertainty in the AI sector and prompted rivals to consider increased competition. Competitors like Advanced Micro Devices and Broadcom saw share price gains on the news.
MeitY examines data collection by home services platforms for physical AI training
The consultation comes amid growing interest among AI and robotics developers in first-person video and sensor data, which can help train machines to understand and replicate human actions in real-world environments. Such recordings capture how people perform routine activities, providing training inputs for robots designed to undertake physical tasks.
What comes next for Nvidia and AI industry after spy scandal
The scandal, which deepened after reports of a second affair emerged, has sent shares in the multi-trillion-dollar company plunging and raised questions about the future of Nvidia and the wider AI industry.
Chinese AI firms rush to secure Nvidia chip capacity as spy scandal stirs fear of US curbs
Chinese artificial intelligence companies are actively seeking to rent Nvidia-powered computing capacity from overseas data centres. They are motivated by fears of stricter US export controls and political controversies surrounding Nvidia's CEO. Major cloud providers and smaller AI labs are exploring international options to maintain access to advanced processors.
Trump's ties to Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang in the spotlight
President Donald Trump's close ties with Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang have come under renewed scrutiny after revelations about the billionaire executive's affair with a Chinese businesswoman alleged to be a spy for Beijing.
Global credit conditions to weaken next year: Moody's
Moody’s Ratings expects global credit conditions to weaken in 2027 as higher financing costs and elevated energy prices create pressure across sectors, even as major economies continue to grow. The agency said tariffs, regulation, export controls and strategic government investment will increasingly shape credit risks, trade and capital allocation. Higher refinancing costs are likely to weigh on highly leveraged borrowers and those facing near-term maturities, while banks and life insurers could benefit from higher rates.
Tech investor SoftBank Group logs $7 bn quarterly net loss
The company's profits routinely see wild fluctuations linked to the volatile value of global technology stocks and its changing portfolio of investments and acquisitions.
Wall Street brokerages call AI stock selloff overdone, see buying opportunity in tech stocks
Wall Street brokerages Morgan Stanley, UBS and HSBC consider the recent AI stock selloff excessive, maintaining confidence in long-term investment prospects. Analysts expect Nvidia earnings, Anthropic's potential IPO and continued data centre spending to drive market sentiment, viewing regulatory concerns as unlikely to derail the broader artificial intelligence investment cycle.
Moonshot AI rents Nvidia’s top AI chips in China, documents show
Documents indicate that Moonshot AI possibly accessed advanced Nvidia chips despite US export restrictions and related investigations. The servers were reportedly rented from Super Micro Computer Inc. with significant financial backing from Lingmeixin Technology Co.
Australia to adopt 'mandatory' AI safeguards
Artificial intelligence companies will have to abide by new "mandatory" safeguards when operating in Australia, Prime Minister Anthony Albanese said Tuesday. With immense renewable energy potential and vast stretches of uninhabited land, Australia has billed itself as a prime location for the data centres needed to power artificial intelligence.
Citi downgrades US stocks to 'neutral' as AI sell-off, regulatory risks mount
Citigroup strategists have downgraded US equities to neutral due to ongoing market volatility and regulatory concerns. This decision follows a significant sell-off that erased $3 trillion from the market value of S&P 500 companies. The strategists expressed worries about the potential for key indices like Nasdaq to shift into net-short territory. They also adjusted global and European technology sector ratings to neutral while upgrading healthcare stocks.
Japan's Nikkei rebounds 2% after tech stock rout
Japan's Nikkei 225 rebounded 2% on Monday following a sharp technology stock selloff that pushed the benchmark into bear market territory. The recovery was driven by Wall Street gains and tech sector stabilization, though market sentiment remained cautious amid ongoing Middle East tensions and US regulatory concerns.
India on right track in AI; firms moving from pilots to production: Oracle's Shailender Kumar
Indian businesses have shifted from AI pilot projects to widespread deployment, discovering tangible benefits. Cost, skills, and infrastructure remain obstacles that companies face in this transition. Oracle India is actively engaging with educational institutions to improve data science training and address skill gaps. Growing data centers are enhancing the country’s AI infrastructure and supporting business needs.
US stocks today: Nasdaq rebounds from tech rout but extends weekly losing streak to four weeks
US stocks rebound as chipmakers recover from Thursday's steep selloff, but the Nasdaq records its fourth consecutive weekly decline. Nvidia, AMD and Sandisk lead technology gains as investors reassess AI investment concerns. Strong October jobs data also revive December Fed rate hike bets, adding another challenge for Wall Street.
Activists breach Microsoft data centre construction site as protests spread in Europe
Activist groups have announced actions in 16 countries on Friday and Saturday, according to the "Stop Dirty Data Centres" coalition, which is rallying environmental groups and digital rights campaigns behind calls to pause large-scale construction.
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