What’s New Today: India’s chip ambitions are shifting toward strengthening legacy manufacturing, design, and workforce development instead of chasing cutting-edge fabs.
Fast-Track Insights: OpenAI has signed a $300B deal with Oracle over five years to build global AI data centres under Project Stargate, targeting 4.5 GW capacity—twice the power of two Hoover Dams.
Here’s a quick rundown of the biggest tech headlines making waves today. Let’s dive into the day’s top tech stories, from India’s chip strategy to OpenAI’s mega Oracle deal.
India’s ambitious push into semiconductor manufacturing involves massive investments and lofty goals of becoming a full-stack chip nation. Recent achievements—such as space-grade 180-nm chips—rely on mature technologies rather than bleeding-edge ones. Experts argue India should hone its legacy chip production, strengthen its workforce, build design/testing hubs, and focus on practical economic security instead of chasing cutting-edge fabrication prematurely.
OpenAI has pledged $300 billion over five years to Oracle for cloud computing services under Project Stargate, aiming to build massive AI data centres in the US and abroad. They plan 4.5 GW of data-centre capacity, rivaling the electricity output of two Hoover Dams. The deal marks a bold push into AI infrastructure despite current financial losses.
A growing number of recent graduates are unable to land full-time roles that align with their degrees. They often settle for part-time or unrelated work while seeking suitable positions. The mismatch between academic specializations and job market demands leaves many underemployed, delaying career progression and financial stability.
In 2025, Americans will increasingly rely on AI-enabled apps to enhance productivity, communication, health, and creativity. Top tools include GrammarlyGO for tone and grammar, ChatGPT for content generation and everyday tasks, Perplexity AI for research, MidJourney for visuals, and Notion AI for project organization. Apps like ELSA Speak, Spotify AI DJ, Replika, Otter.ai, and MyFitnessPal support language learning, emotion, fitness, and meaningful conversations.
Crypto-treasury firms are moving beyond the “easy money” era, now facing tougher competition, tighter execution, and regulatory limits — all of which are compressing NAV premiums. Experts at Coinbase believe this maturation will favour well-positioned players rather than copycats, driving capital into crypto and strengthening market returns. Interest rate cuts expected in Q4 add further tailwinds.