Google is making significant investments in India’s AI infrastructure, including a new AI hub, server and drone manufacturing, and potentially Pixel smartphone assembly, aligning with India’s projected $200B AI growth.
Google rebrands Fitbit to Google Health, launching May 19, 2026. Features a Gemini-powered AI Coach for personalized insights, unifies health data, and phases out Google Fit, supporting key wearables.
NPCI fast-tracks UPI Meta to streamline online payments, facing Apple Pay’s India entry and concerns from smaller players about PhonePe and Google Pay’s dominance.
IndiaAI and ICMR unite to build a robust, ethical AI ecosystem for healthcare in India, leveraging compute infrastructure, data, and research expertise.
Anthropic’s revenue run rate surged to over $30 billion, driven by Claude models and enterprise demand, outpacing rivals like OpenAI while addressing computing challenges.
Airtel Business unveils Airtel Secure Workforce, India’s first unified Zero Trust Architecture cybersecurity platform for hybrid workforces, enhancing protection and compliance.
Uber shifts focus to AI, reducing hiring as coding agents generate over 10% of its code. CEO Dara Khosrowshahi details this strategic pivot, boosting Q1 2026 results.
WhatsApp introduces AI-powered customer support for Indian SMEs, offering 24/7 query resolution, lead capture, and upcoming UPI integration.
Indian companies commit a record $20.5 billion in US investments across tech, manufacturing, and pharma, as announced by Ambassador Sergio Gor, stemming from the 2026 SelectUSA Summit.
Chinese AI startup DeepSeek plans its first external fundraising, seeking $3-4B at up to $50B valuation. China’s AI fund & Tencent are in talks as competition intensifies.
