Amazon to Spend Another $35B in India, With AI the Focus

Major tech companies, including Microsoft, Amazon, and Google, are making significant investments in artificial intelligence (AI) in India, signaling a potential breakthrough moment for the country's tech landscape. Microsoft has pledged $17.5 billion for AI and cloud computing, while Amazon plans to invest $35 billion in AI initiatives, highlighting the growing importance of India in the global AI market.

Google has launched a new AI Plus subscription plan in India, priced at approximately $2.21 per month for the first six months and $4.44 thereafter, aiming to compete with OpenAI's ChatGPT Go. This initiative reflects Google's strategy to enhance its presence in the AI market by offering affordable options to users in India.

Google’s Tensor Processing Units (TPUs), specifically the TPUv7, are emerging as a formidable alternative to Nvidia’s GPUs, which have dominated AI advancements for over a decade. This shift is exemplified by the training of cutting-edge models like Google’s Gemini 3 and Anthropic’s Claude 4.5 Opus on TPUs rather than Nvidia hardware.

Yotta has announced plans for a U.S. listing on NASDAQ through a Special Purpose Acquisition Company (SPAC) to finance the growing demand for artificial intelligence (AI) data centers in India. This move comes as the country experiences a surge in AI-related projects and investments, highlighting the increasing importance of AI infrastructure in the region.

Google has launched its AI Plus subscription service in India, priced at ₹399 per month, as part of its ongoing efforts to enhance user engagement with its AI technologies. This initiative aligns with the company's strategy to expand its AI offerings and reach a broader audience in the Indian market.

Amazon has announced a substantial investment of $35 billion in India by 2030, aimed at expanding its artificial intelligence initiatives and creating approximately 1 million jobs. This investment follows Amazon's previous commitment of around $40 billion in the country over the last 15 years.

President Trump has granted Nvidia permission to sell its H200 artificial intelligence chips to approved customers in China, lifting a previous export ban due to national security concerns. This decision includes a 25% surcharge on sales, marking a significant policy shift in U.S.-China tech relations.

Amazon's Ring has introduced a new AI-powered facial-recognition feature for its video doorbells, allowing users to catalog up to 50 faces of individuals who frequently visit their homes. The company emphasizes that participation in this feature is optional and that the biometric data collected will not be used to enhance AI training models.