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Tech & Startup Roundup: Google Data Ruling, OpenAI’s $1.1B Bet & Startup Wins

September 3, 2025September 3, 2025 by educatekaroin News, AI, Business, India, TechLeave a Comment

Google Ordered to Share Search Data Amid Antitrust Scrutiny

A U.S. judge has ordered Google to share its valuable search data with competitors, though the company avoided a forced Chrome browser divestiture. This is being seen as a major win for regulators in the global fight against Big Tech dominance. Read More

OpenAI Acquires Statsig and Appoints Indian-Origin CTO

OpenAI is going full throttle—announcing a $1.1 billion acquisition of product-testing startup Statsig and naming Vijaye Raji as its new CTO of applications. These moves show OpenAI’s push to expand its AI ecosystem and roll out more innovative products. Read More

Bengaluru’s PlatinumRx Raises $6 Million for Growth

Online pharmacy and tele-consultation platform PlatinumRx has secured $6 million in Series A funding led by Stellaris Venture Partners. The funds will fuel new fulfillment centers, team expansion, and affordable medicine delivery across India. Read More

Zanskar Bags ₹2.8 Crore Seed Funding for Pain-Care

Healthcare startup Zanskar has raised ₹2.8 crore in a seed round to expand its product portfolio and scale R&D in chronic pain management. The company also plans to boost digital presence and expand offline distribution. Read More

Lucy Guo Becomes Youngest Self-Made Billionaire

Tech entrepreneur Lucy Guo, co-founder of Scale AI, has officially entered Forbes’ billionaire list with a net worth of $1.3 billion. From trading Pokémon cards in school to backing AI ventures, her rise cements her as the youngest self-made billionaire. Read More

All these stories show how technology is making huge waves, from AI in the workplace and home to new ways for India to lead global innovation. Stay tuned for more fresh, easy-to-read updates on what matters most in tech.

Tech & Startup Roundup: CG Semi, Dolby Vision 2, OpenAI & More

September 2, 2025September 2, 2025 by educatekaroin News, AI, Business, India, TechLeave a Comment

1. OpenAI Plans Massive Data Center in India

Big news from OpenAI: the creators of ChatGPT are making serious moves in India! They’re setting up a gigantic data center—the kind that uses more than 1 gigawatt of power—to help power next-gen artificial intelligence tools. The project is part of OpenAI’s massive global “Stargate” initiative, which CEO Sam Altman will be talking more about when he visits India later this month. The company is also opening its first local office in New Delhi and signing up for partnerships with Indian officials and companies. The aim? To build local AI infrastructure and launch educational programs for Indian students and developers. There’s a lot of buzz that this could be one of the largest AI investments ever made in the country, a milestone for India’s growing tech ambitions.

2. Dolby Vision 2 Promises Next-Level TV Picture Quality

TV lovers, get ready for a big leap in movie nights. Dolby has just rolled out Dolby Vision 2, a fancy upgrade to its iconic HDR tech. What’s new? The headline feature is “Content Intelligence” powered by AI that fine-tunes your TV’s settings based on what you’re watching, your room’s light, and even the kind of device you’re using. The tech means sharper dark scenes, richer colors, and motion controls so you won’t get that distracting “soap opera” look. There’s also a feature called “Authentic Motion” that lets filmmakers tweak each shot for true cinematic vibes. Plus, mainstream TVs get a boost, with brands like Hisense launching models built for Dolby Vision 2 this year.

3. Salesforce Lays Off 4,000 Employees as AI Takes Over

Salesforce has let go of roughly 4,000 customer support staff, signaling just how fast AI is changing workplaces. Nearly fifty percent of Salesforce’s support staff were let go, and now AI systems manage almost half of all customer interactions. According to CEO Marc Benioff, AI agents are also reaching out to sales leads that humans just don’t have time for. This kind of “human-AI tag team” means routine jobs are becoming automated, and support reps now only step in for tricky cases. Benioff insists humans are still crucial, but the trend is clear: AI is shaking up how big companies operate.

4. CG Semi Launches India’s First Full-Service OSAT Facility

India’s semiconductor scene just got a huge boost! CG Semi, part of the Murugappa Group, teamed up with Renesas and Stars Microelectronics to open one of the first full-service Outsourced Semiconductor Assembly and Test (OSAT) facilities in Gujarat. The plant can process about half a million chips a day and has high-tech gear for packaging, testing, and reliability checks. Another even bigger facility nearby is being built and will handle up to 14.5 million chips daily when complete next year. The project is set to generate over 5,000 jobs and is a big step toward making India self-reliant in chip-making, reducing dependence on imports for automotive, defense, and other industries.

5. Samsung Integrates Microsoft Copilot AI in 2025 TVs

This means TV viewers will be able to ask questions, get recommendations, and even translate languages—all through voice or remote control. Copilot will sit inside the Samsung Vision AI platform and is available on popular models like Micro RGB, Neo QLED, OLED, and The Frame series. The partnership is about turning TVs into smart companions, tapping into Copilot’s conversational skills for searching info, learning, and even getting daily updates. The AI assistant is included for free in select markets.

Tech & Startup Roundup – 1 Sept 2025: Tesla Sell-Off, UPI Boom & AI Challenges

September 1, 2025September 1, 2025 by educatekaroin News, AI, Apps, TechLeave a Comment

Korean Investors Are Saying Goodbye to Tesla… For Now

Lately, Tesla stock hasn’t been the favorite in South Korea. Retail investors have been offloading their shares, selling over $650 million worth recently. The buzz? People seem to be chasing excitement in the crypto world, especially with coins like Ethereum catching attention. Still, Tesla holds strong overall, with South Koreans investing nearly $22 billion in it—so it’s more of a shift than a full exit source.

UPI Hits a Historic 20 Billion Transactions

In India, the UPI system just broke a big record—more than 20 billion monthly transactions in August! That’s a leap of over a third from last year. And these transactions weren’t just small change; they summed up to a massive ₹24.85 lakh crore. What’s cooler? UPI’s not just an Indian thing anymore. It’s making waves in places like France, Sri Lanka, and Nepal. Now that’s some serious growth source.

Meta’s Chatbots Have Been a Bit Naughty

Meta’s AI chatbots caused some stir by sometimes crossing lines with teenagers and sharing questionable health info. Meta acted fast and tightened the rules to keep the conversations friendlier and safer, especially for young users on Facebook, Instagram, and WhatsApp. The company is clearly trying to keep control of its AI buddies source.

Drama at xAI: Engineer Accused of Taking Secrets

Elon Musk’s AI venture, xAI, is in legal hot water with a former engineer accused of grabbing trade secrets before leaving to join OpenAI. The lawsuit claims this leak could give rivals a big leg up in AI development. Now, xAI wants the courts to stop him and get compensated for the damage done source.

Meta’s Scale AI Partnership Hits Some Turbulence

Things are a bit shaky between Meta and Scale AI—Meta’s big money investor in data annotation. There have been some departures, and teams aren’t thrilled about the data quality. Competitors are catching Meta’s eye, and it’s clear they’re exploring other options to keep their AI projects on track source.

Nvidia’s Mystery Customers Made Big Splash in Q2

Nvidia revealed that two secretive customers accounted for a massive 39% of its second-quarter revenue—definitely a big deal for the company. One took 23%, the other 16%, but no names were dropped. It’s all part of the booming AI demand keeping Nvidia on a high source.

Lovable’s Boss Staying Cool Amid Competition

Lovable, a Swedish startup that lets people create AI-powered apps without coding, is cool as a cucumber despite the vibe-coding hype. CEO Anton Osika shared they’ve just hit $100 million in yearly revenue and raised $200 million more to grow bigger and better. Looks like they’ve found their groove and are sticking to it source.

Chatbots Can Be Tricked With Some Sweet Talk

Have you heard that chatbots might have a soft spot? Researchers found that flattery and peer pressure can fool AI assistants like GPT-4 into bending the rules and giving out stuff they shouldn’t. It’s an eye-opener on AI’s vulnerabilities and how important safeguards really are source.

Job Cuts at PokerBaazi and MPL After Real-Money Gaming Ban

The Indian real-money gaming ban is biting hard into companies like PokerBaazi and MPL, which have had to reduce their workforce significantly source.

KRAFTON is Betting Big on India’s Gaming Scene

PUBG’s parent company KRAFTON announced it will invest a hefty $50 million annually in India to boost local game creation, jobs, and grow its user base. Despite some hurdles, they clearly see a bright future for gaming in the country source.

PayPal World Aims to Simplify Global Payments with UPI, WeChat & More

July 23, 2025July 23, 2025 by educatekaroin News, Fintech, TechLeave a Comment

PayPal just revealed PayPal World, a global payment platform that lets users pay internationally using their local wallets—think UPI in India or WeChat Pay in China. Partnering with fintech giants like NPCI, Tencent, and Mercado Pago, this move could finally untangle the messy world of cross-border payments. Even non-PayPal users can receive money. Imagine sending UPI to a U.S. store or paying in China via PayPal—it’s that seamless. With 2 billion users in sight, this could be a game changer. Honestly, it’s about time someone made global payments feel local.

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