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How China built world's first wind-powered underwater data centre off Shanghai

June 09, 2026 10:26 pm

China has launched the world’s first wind-powered underwater data centre in Shanghai, combining offshore renewable energy and natural seabed cooling to reduce power use, water consumption and land requirements.

‘Data governance is equal to trust’: Qlik’s Varun Babbar on AI’s shift from experimentation to scale

May 04, 2026 9:27 am

Qlik’s Varun Babbar shares insights on AI adoption in India, Agentic AI, and why data governance is key to scaling enterprise AI.

How to make data tell a larger story, drive smarter policy

April 04, 2026 6:47 am

Harmonised datasets, when combined, are a force capable of driving transformative development, guiding smarter decisions, and charting the course of societal progress. As we harness this potential, we are reminded to ‘measure what we treasure, and treasure what we measure’

Income Tax Slabs Budget 2026: Foreign travel cheaper, F&O trading expensive

February 01, 2026 2:22 pm

Tax Union Budget: The government has proposed that small taxpayers can disclose their foreign assets as part of a one-time six-month scheme.

The secret to successful AI outcomes? It’s data, says Hitachi Vantara CTO Jason Hardy

January 29, 2026 2:47 pm

At a time when enterprises are gradually moving towards physical AI, Hitachi Vantara’s CTO for AI explains the significance of data governance and realistic goal-setting for organisations that aim to thrive.

‘One small step for LLMs’: Why training the first AI model in space is a breakthrough

December 13, 2025 11:20 am

A little-known startup called Starcloud may have just proved that the futuristic concept of space-based data centres is no longer a pipe dream.

BlackRock, Nvidia-backed group strikes $40 billion AI data center deal

October 16, 2025 8:15 am

Major tech companies including Alphabet, Amazon.com, Meta, Microsoft and CoreWeave, are on track to spend $400 billion on AI infrastructure this year.

Data centres in space? Jeff Bezos says it's possible

October 05, 2025 9:40 am

The executive chair of Amazon said the AI wave shares traits with the dot-com era, when massive hype was followed by a crash.

Snowflake reveals next-gen AI and data tools at annual summit to empower enterprises

June 03, 2025 11:05 pm

Snowflake has announced a slew of new AI and data innovations at its annual summit in San Francisco, including upgraded compute tools, natural language interfaces, and agentic automation features.

Why human oversight alone is not enough to safeguard AI, says global AI policy advisor

May 16, 2025 2:11 pm

Despite the hype around AI, enterprises still face hurdles in adoption and governance. Kelly Forbes offers a global view from the front lines.

DATA VIDEOS

The rise in government requests for Facebook data: News in Numbers

June 22, 2020 6:10 pm

There has been a surge in government requests for “information” and “user accounts” from Facebook, according to a report released by the social media giant. Take a look in today’s News in Numbers.

Developing nations grow in terms of internet usage as developed countries flatline: News in Numbers

June 22, 2020 6:16 pm

The growth rate in internet usage is increasing in developing nations, also because there is more scope for it when compared with developed countries. But look at the numbers closely and you will once again find that the digital divide has not reduce

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