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Human Archive, founded by UC Berkeley and Stanford researchers, pays Indian gig workers to wear camera-equipped caps and sensors to collect real-world training data for AI and robotics labs. This approach addresses the critical need for diverse, real-world data to train more capable AI systems and robots.
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi has asked Indians to stop buying gold jewelry for one year due to foreign exchange pressures from regional conflicts. This policy targets India's massive gold import demand to preserve foreign currency reserves.
India's job platform Snabbit is seeking fresh funding at a $400 million valuation after crossing one million jobs in March. This valuation reflects growing investor confidence in India's digital employment market and the platform economy's expansion.
Half of US generic drug prescriptions depend on Indian manufacturing that transits the Strait of Hormuz, creating supply chain vulnerabilities. Geopolitical tensions in this critical shipping lane could disrupt pharmaceutical supply chains despite limited emergency stockpiles.
Google is partnering with Indian telecom carrier Airtel to integrate carrier-level spam filtering into RCS messaging services. This collaboration aims to address longstanding spam issues in India's messaging ecosystem through enhanced protection mechanisms.
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