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India’s AI Expansion Backed by $2B Nvidia Deal

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India’s artificial intelligence ambitions received a major boost as Yotta Data Services announced plans to invest more than $2 billion in Nvidia’s latest AI chips. The move aims to support the development of a large-scale AI computing hub in New Delhi as the company prepares for a potential public offering.

According to CEO Sunil Gupta, Yotta is also seeking to raise up to $1.2 billion from investors ahead of its IPO. While details of the fundraising remain limited, the initiative signals growing momentum in India’s efforts to strengthen its AI ecosystem.

India continues to position itself as a strategic destination for global data center investments, supported by its vast developer base and expanding digital infrastructure. This environment has already attracted substantial commitments from major technology firms such as Microsoft and Alphabet, contributing to nearly $70 billion in investments across the country.

As part of the project, more than 20,000 Nvidia Blackwell Ultra chips are expected to be deployed by August. Half of these will be utilized by Nvidia itself over the next four years for its DGX AI cloud platform, widely used by leading Indian IT companies including Tata Consultancy Services and Infosys.

Yotta, backed by the Hiranandani Group, currently operates three data center campuses across India. The upcoming AI supercluster in New Delhi will be supported by additional capacity from its Mumbai facility.

Industry sources also indicate that Abu Dhabi’s sovereign wealth fund Mubadala may be considering an investment in Yotta prior to its IPO, though no official confirmation has been made.

India’s top court questions WhatsApp data sharing with Meta

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India’s Supreme Court has warned it could reinstate restrictions on WhatsApp sharing user data with other Meta entities, raising fresh concerns over privacy and consent. During a hearing on Tuesday, the chief justice said WhatsApp’s privacy policy appeared to be designed in a way that could mislead users, particularly those with limited digital literacy.

The case stems from a 2024 ruling by India’s antitrust authority, which fined WhatsApp $25.4 million and barred data sharing for advertising purposes for five years. An appeals court later lifted the data-sharing ban while keeping the fine, prompting both sides to approach the Supreme Court.

India is Meta’s largest market by users, and WhatsApp has argued that restrictions could force it to roll back features. The Supreme Court did not issue a final decision and is expected to continue hearings next week.

Indian tourist state of Goa weighs social media ban for children

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India’s top tourist state of Goa is considering a potential ban on social media use for children, drawing inspiration from Australia’s recent restrictions amid growing concerns over the impact of online platforms on young users’ mental health. The proposal comes as India remains one of the world’s largest markets for social media, with millions of users estimated to be under 18.

Goa’s information technology minister said state authorities are studying Australia’s law, which restricts social media access for children under 16, to assess whether a similar approach could be adopted locally. Officials said details of any proposal would follow after further review.

The discussion highlights the absence of nationwide rules in India governing minors’ access to social media, despite increasing debate over screen time, online safety and psychological well-being. Another Indian state, Andhra Pradesh, has also indicated it is exploring comparable measures after reviewing global regulatory efforts.

Australia last year became the first country to implement a nationwide social media ban for children under 16, a move that deactivated millions of teen accounts within weeks. Other countries, including France and several in Southeast Asia, are closely watching the outcome as they consider similar policies.