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What’s New Today: India makes history by introducing Dhruv64, the first homegrown 1.0 GHz, 64-bit dual-core microprocessor, based on RISC-V architecture, and it is a whole new wave of innovation in India’s semiconductor industry and self-sufficiency in technology.
Fast-Track Insights: OpenAI-backed Chai Discovery secures $130 million at a $1.3 billion valuation to speed up AI-led antibody discovery for hard-to-treat diseases.
Here’s a quick roundup of the biggest tech headlines making waves today, from India’s chip breakthrough to major global AI funding, fresher hiring trends, real-time voice AI, and new crypto laws.
India has launched Dhruv64, which is the first indigenous 1.0 GHz 64-bit dual-core computer chip of the nation, designed by C-DAC under the Microprocessor Development Programme. The processor is based on RISC-V architecture and is supporting both strategic and commercial applications while dependence on imported chips is thus reduced. This milestone step pushes the semiconductor training of India and adds to its tech self-reliance.
Chai Discovery has obtained $130 million in a Series B round at a $1.3 billion valuation, resulting in its total funding of $225 million and including among its significant investors are Oak HC/FT, General Catalyst, and OpenAI. The AI-driven biotech will utilize the money for expanding its computational molecular design tools for accelerating antibody discovery of traditionally hard-to-treat diseases.
Fresher hiring in India is expected to stay subdued in 2025–26 as slower IT demand, automation and AI adoption, and global economic pressures limit entry-level roles. Of nearly 9 lakh engineering graduates, only about 1.2 lakh are likely to be absorbed, with many moving to non-technical jobs. Even with some large hires like Infosys’ plan for 20,000, overall opportunities remain constrained.
The Google Gemini Live API in Vertex AI with native audio is described in this article as a method that allows developers to create low-latency, conversational voice applications by dealing with raw audio directly. The process includes the elimination of the distinct speech-to-text and text-to-speech phases. The procedures are discussed in the article: setting up Vertex AI, selecting an integration architecture, WebSocket connection establishment, audio streaming, response handling, and finally testing and scaling real-time AI voice applications.
The SAFE Crypto Act, proposed by two U.S. senators, would improve coordination between the Treasury, FinCEN, Secret Service, regulators and law enforcement to fight crypto scams and fraud. With crypto-related investment losses rising, supporters say the law could empower authorities and private firms to track criminals and deter bad actors.
