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In a strategic move to bolster its presence in India’s rapidly growing tech market, Google has announced a partnership with Reliance Jio to provide free access to its advanced Gemini AI service for all 505 million Jio users. This initiative, spanning 18 months, will grant users access to the premium Gemini AI model, two terabytes of cloud storage, and advanced image and video generation tools—a package typically priced at 35,100 rupees ($399). The rollout will initially target 18-to-25-year-olds on specific telecom plans before expanding nationwide. This collaboration follows Google’s recent commitment to invest $15 billion in AI infrastructure in India, marking its largest investment in the region. The move aligns with similar efforts by competitors like OpenAI and Perplexity, which have also introduced free AI offerings in India to accelerate adoption. India, with nearly 1 billion internet users, has become a focal point for global tech firms seeking to expand their subscriber base and enhance data-driven services. The surge in AI app popularity has prompted Indian authorities to propose regulations requiring clear labeling of AI-generated content to combat deepfakes and misinformation. This strategy mirrors the early tactics of streaming giants like Netflix and Amazon Prime, which partnered with telecom providers to bundle services with data plans, driving widespread adoption.

In a landmark collaboration, Silicon Valley-based chipmaker Nvidia has announced plans to supply hundreds of thousands of its advanced graphics processing units (GPUs) to South Korea, aiming to bolster the nation’s artificial intelligence (AI) infrastructure and technological capabilities. The agreement, unveiled on Friday, involves key South Korean entities such as Samsung Electronics, SK Hynix, and Hyundai Motor, alongside the South Korean government. The announcement followed a high-profile meeting between South Korean President Lee Jae Myung and Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang, who has been receiving celebrity-like attention during his visit to the country. Huang’s presence in South Korea coincides with the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) forum in Gyeongju, where the nation is showcasing its AI ambitions. According to the agreement, Nvidia will provide approximately 260,000 GPUs, with 50,000 units allocated to a government initiative to establish a national AI cloud computing center. Samsung and SK Hynix will each receive 50,000 GPUs to enhance their manufacturing processes and accelerate the development of cutting-edge semiconductors. Additionally, Hyundai and Nvidia will collaborate on self-driving cars, smart factories, and robotics, powered by 50,000 of Nvidia’s latest Blackwell GPUs. This partnership underscores Nvidia’s pivotal role in the global AI industry, as the company recently became the first to reach a $5 trillion valuation, driven by the AI boom. However, concerns about a potential AI bubble persist, with warnings from financial institutions about the sustainability of tech stock prices fueled by AI hype.

The emergence of Agentic AI is transforming the landscape of enterprise automation, decision-making, and operational efficiency. Unlike traditional AI systems that merely execute commands, Agentic AI interprets intent, retains memory across interactions, and collaborates with humans and other agents to achieve outcomes. This shift from reactive to proactive intelligence is enabling businesses to tackle complexity with unprecedented agility. Leading this transformation is Inception, a UAE-based AI product company that has gained significant traction with its enterprise-ready solutions. Celebrating its first anniversary at GITEX Global 2025, Inception unveiled a suite of products under the theme “Authentic Intelligence. Real Impact,” including domain-specific and sector-agnostic tools like (In)Procurement, (In)Business Productivity, (In)Business Process, and (In)Sight. These tools are designed to integrate Agentic AI into core business functions, ensuring intelligent delegation and escalation when necessary. Inception’s approach emphasizes augmentation over replacement, particularly in regulated sectors such as finance and healthcare, where ethical, legal, or reputational risks are high. The company’s systems are built to escalate decisions in ambiguous scenarios, ensuring human oversight remains central while AI agents handle low-risk tasks with precision. One of the key challenges in scaling Agentic AI is data fluency, as many enterprises operate with fragmented systems that hinder real-time intelligence. Inception addresses this through coordination layers that manage agent behavior and ensure seamless collaboration across departments. Products like (In)Procurement not only automate workflows but also identify sustainable suppliers, accelerate sourcing cycles, and ensure compliance, delivering measurable savings and operational efficiency. Inception’s presence at GITEX also marked the announcement of strategic partnerships with global consulting firms such as Bain & Company and McKinsey, reinforcing its commitment to enterprise transformation and supporting the UAE’s ambition to become an AI-native nation. “Our goal is to deliver AI that is explainable, secure, and scalable,” said Ashish Koshy, CEO of Inception. “Agentic AI is not just a technology—it’s a new way of thinking about intelligence in the enterprise.”

As artificial intelligence (AI) transitions from experimental pilots to full-scale enterprise deployments, organizations worldwide are facing significant challenges in scaling AI securely and effectively. A recent MIT report reveals that fewer than 10% of companies have successfully industrialized AI, citing fragmented systems, weak integration, and rising cybersecurity risks as major barriers. Addressing these challenges, Magna AI, a new venture supported by cybersecurity leader Trend Micro and global IT manufacturer Wistron, has emerged with a mission to redefine how AI is built, secured, and scaled across industries and governments. Dr. Moataz Bin Ali, CEO of Magna AI, emphasized the company’s goal to solve real-world challenges that hinder organizations from moving beyond AI pilots. Magna AI’s integrated platform combines infrastructure, intelligence, security, and operations into a seamless model, designed to make AI enterprise-ready from day one. The platform eliminates the need for disconnected tools and complex integrations, offering sovereign-ready AI factories, enterprise-grade applications, and robust security frameworks. This approach accelerates deployment, enhances trust, and ensures compliance with national data sovereignty laws. Magna AI is targeting strategic sectors such as government, finance, energy, healthcare, manufacturing, and smart cities, where secure and scalable AI can drive transformative change. Its systems enable predictive intelligence, intelligent automation, and operational efficiency tailored to each industry’s unique needs. To support global adoption, Magna AI has established a tri-continental presence with its corporate headquarters in Japan, R&D center in Taiwan, and operations hub in Saudi Arabia and the Middle East. Expansion plans are underway to strengthen its footprint in key markets. Security remains a cornerstone of Magna AI’s offering, with Trend Micro’s AI-secured architecture embedded across the platform to provide continuous protection against emerging threats like model integrity attacks and data leakage. Looking ahead, Magna AI anticipates generating over $10 billion in cumulative economic impact within five years, driven by productivity gains, faster time-to-value, and reduced transformation costs. The company aspires to become the default global partner for enterprise AI transformation, delivering secure, sovereign, and sustainable intelligence at scale. Dr. Bin Ali described AI as an industrial revolution, stating that Magna AI is committed to helping governments and enterprises harness its potential responsibly and with measurable impact.

Hainan Province has taken a significant step toward becoming China’s first ‘low-carbon island’ with the unveiling of a groundbreaking plan to build a new-type power system. The initiative, announced at the 6th New Power System and 21st CSG International Science and Technology Forum in Boao, aims to establish a provincial demonstration zone for a clean, modernized grid by 2030. This marks the first provincial-level demonstration plan developed in collaboration between the Hainan provincial government and China Southern Power Grid, designed to support the Hainan Free Trade Port and help the province achieve its carbon peak target. The strategy outlines eight key projects, including clean power supply, digital grid resilience, and technological innovation, encompassing 28 specific tasks to accelerate the new power system’s construction. As of late October, Hainan’s installed new energy capacity had exceeded 12 million kilowatts, making it the largest power source in the province. The plan also includes the development of offshore wind, solar, and geothermal energy, as well as the completion of the Hainan 500 kV provincial digital grid project by year’s end. Additionally, a new cross-sea transmission channel is in the works to improve power supply reliability. Hainan is also promoting green power consumption through electrification projects, including shore power for ports and electric vehicles, with the ‘Hainan Charging Pile’ platform linking over 4,800 charging stations. The province will develop vehicle-grid interaction projects to support the integration of millions of new energy vehicles. Power trading is becoming more efficient, with clean power from Western Inner Mongolia transmitted to Hainan for the first time in October. To manage large-scale new energy, Hainan will strengthen its intelligent dispatch system and accelerate pumped hydro and new storage technologies. ‘With this plan, Hainan’s demonstration will become a showcase for global power systems,’ said Jiang Hong of the Hainan Provincial Development and Reform Commission. ‘We are fully building Hainan into a ‘low-carbon island’,’ added Yang Guoqiang, vice governor of Hainan Province, highlighting the island’s commitment to a green development path. Since the 14th Five-Year Plan period (2021-25), Hainan has built the 500 kV main grid and launched a commercial underwater data center cluster, with clean energy ratios among the highest nationally. ‘The global electrification wave is booming,’ said Angela Wilkinson, secretary general of the World Energy Council. ‘We must build a new energy system that balances security, affordability, and sustainability. True resilience comes from common progress, not going it alone.’