Tamil Nadu Government Partners with Google to Establish AI Labs and Upskill 2 Million People

- TN govt signs agreements with Nokia, PayPal, Applied Materials, and others - Nokia to set up Rs 450 crore R&D centre at SIPCOT, creating 100 jobs - PayPal to establish Advanced Development Centre focused on AI in Chennai - Applied Materials to open AI-Enabled Tech Centre for semiconductor manufacturing - Yield Engineering Systems and Microchip to invest in facilities in Coimbatore and Chennai - Infinx to set up tech centre in Madurai, generating 700 jobs Source: [Moneycontrol](https://www.moneycontrol.com/news/india/tn-signs-agreements-with-nokia-paypal-applied-materials-and-a-host-of-it-companies-12810256.html)

- Google has signed a pact with Tamil Nadu to start Pixel 8 production and build an industrial ecosystem. - The MoU was signed at Google's Mountain View office with Tamil Nadu's chief minister M K Stalin. - This agreement follows the setup of 'Tamil Nadu AI Labs' to promote AI solutions. - Google aims to empower MSMEs and upskill the local workforce with AI capabilities. - The tech giant's move is seen as a strategic push to dominate India's premium smartphone market. Source: [Inc42](https://inc42.com/buzz/google-to-start-pixel-8-phones-production-build-industrial-ecosystem-in-tamil-nadu/)

- Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M K Stalin inks deals worth Rs 900 crore with companies like Nokia, PayPal, and Microchip during his US visit. - The agreements promise to generate 4,100 jobs in Chennai, Coimbatore, and Madurai, focusing on sectors like AI, semiconductor technology, and telecommunications. - Stalin's visit aims to transform Tamil Nadu into a $1 trillion economy by 2030, with a focus on attracting capital-intensive and employment-generating industries. - The CM's delegation will continue to engage with potential investors in the US, with further meetings scheduled in Chicago and other cities. - Stalin emphasizes Tamil Nadu's leading role in India's GDP and export sectors, inviting more American companies to invest in the state. Source: [Business Standard](https://www.business-standard.com/india-news/tamil-nadu-cm-visits-san-francisco-inks-pact-with-microchip-nokia-paypal-124083001038_1.html)

- Sarvam AI - $41M (Lightspeed and Peak XV) - Mad Street Den - $67M (Avatar, Peak XV) - Wysa - $25M - Neysa Networks - $20M (Matrix Partners) - Scribble Data - $2.3M (Blume Ventures) - Expertia AI - $1.3M (Chiratae Ventures) - OnFinance - $ 1.1M (Silverneedle Ventures) - Krutrom AI - $50M (Matrix Partners)

https://youtu.be/lUp5xKvGzDw?si=GVh3pdYnu2uwpVDS Not sure of the authencity of the video. But look at the scale of use of tech.

Could be large company like Infosys or some startups

Curious to learn about what sectors will see more action in the run up to 2030 where we are slated to become a $5trn economy and lots of companies have done Capex investments across sectors. What specific sectors, companies (listed or startups ) will benefit. Collective logic and name taking might help us all

- CM Yadav announced that Google Cloud plans to set up a startup hub and a centre of excellence in Madhya Pradesh. - During a session by Invest Madhya Pradesh, NVIDIA suggested a blueprint to make the state the 'Intelligence Capital of India'. - Proposals worth INR 3,200 Cr were received, potentially creating 7,000 new jobs and boosting the local economy. - Discussions with IT giants like Infosys, Cognizant, and TCS indicate a positive outlook for tech development in the state. - Google has been expanding its India operations, including a recent MoU with Maharashtra for AI solutions in various sectors. Source: [Inc42](https://inc42.com/buzz/google-to-establish-startup-hub-in-madhya-pradesh-cm-mohan-yadav/)

Pretty sad imo

Guys, I am living in a remote part of Rajasthan and working remotely from there as a software engineer. For almost 12 years (for education purposes), I was away from home, but this recent switch gave me the opportunity to spend some time with my parents. While staying here in the village, I am thinking of contributing back to the village. I am thinking of starting weekly workshops where I would visit schools, interact with student, and help them be aware of technology, the internet, etc. Need your help in getting some more ideas about what can I cover in these workshops. Also, I would like to know ways you guys think of contributing back to society. May be not now, but I'm sure many people do think of doing something for others someday. I will be here for almost 1.5 years, so I want to make it count. (That is my plan, but things can change)