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Google weighs large data centre in Vietnam, in nation's first by US big tech

Economic Times

Economic Times · 1y ago

Google weighs large data centre in Vietnam, in nation's first by US big tech

Google is reportedly considering the construction of a large data centre in Vietnam, marking the first major investment of its kind by a US tech company in the country. The proposed hyperscale data centre would be situated near Ho Chi Minh City and is seen as boosting Vietnam's attempts to attract foreign capital for data centres. Google's decision stems from the increasing number of clients using its cloud services in Vietnam and the country's growing digital economy. Although Google has not made an official comment, internal discussions are underway, with hopes for the data centre to be operational by 2027.

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Vietnam eyes first semiconductor plant, US officials warn of high costs

Economic Times

Economic Times · 1y ago

Vietnam eyes first semiconductor plant, US officials warn of high costs

Vietnam Eyeing First Semiconductor Plant as US Officials Warn of High Costs Vietnam is considering the establishment of its first semiconductor plant, despite warnings from US officials about potential high costs. The country is seeking to reduce its reliance on imported technology and boost its domestic semiconductor industry. However, US officials have cautioned Vietnam that building a high-tech semiconductor plant could be expensive, with costs potentially reaching billions of dollars.

Malaysia data centres battle higher power costs, unclear pricing - The Economic Times

Economic Times

Economic Times · 1m ago

Malaysia data centres battle higher power costs, unclear pricing - The Economic Times

Malaysia's recent power tariff hike of 10–14% is causing concern among data centre operators, potentially impacting its attraction as a digital investment hub. The increase, unexpected and steep, affects larger facilities more significantly, potentially shifting investments to competitors like Vietnam or Thailand. Operators are examining costs, as electricity comprises a major portion of expenses. The new tariff structure might result in higher grid management costs for big data centres, prompting a reconsideration of investments in the region.

Reliance's Tamil Nadu campus may host Meta’s first India data centre

Economic Times

Economic Times · 1y ago

Reliance's Tamil Nadu campus may host Meta’s first India data centre

Social media giant Meta is reportedly planning to establish its first data center in India at the Reliance Industries campus in Chennai. The move will enable Meta to process user-generated content locally and improve the user experience across its flagship apps like Facebook, Instagram, and WhatsApp. Currently, Meta's Indian user data is serviced at its data center in Singapore. The Chennai data center will allow for faster data processing and the possibility of running large AI models locally. India's data center industry is expected to double in capacity over the next three years, attracting big tech companies like Meta and Google to localize data storage in the country.

Mint Explainer | Why Big Tech is focusing on Indian languages

Livemint

Livemint · 18d ago

Mint Explainer | Why Big Tech is focusing on Indian languages

Big tech companies like Google, Meta, and OpenAI are expanding AI support for Indian languages due to the large market of 1.7 billion speakers. The native data in English-based AI models often causes biases, so increasing support for Indian languages can unlock significant growth potential. AI startups Anthropic and Perplexity are also focusing on Indian languages, highlighting the emerging battlefield in the regional-language internet market in India.

Google trial wraps up as judge weighs landmark US antitrust claims

Economic Times

Economic Times · 1y ago

Google trial wraps up as judge weighs landmark US antitrust claims

The closing arguments were presented in the case between Google and the US Justice Department, which alleges that Google unlawfully dominates web search and advertising. The court focused on whether competitive platforms like TikTok, Facebook, and Instagram could be considered substitutes for search advertising dollars. US District Judge Amit Mehta will now make a decision on whether Google's conduct violated antitrust law. The government argued that Google's advertising revenue drives its monopoly power, while Google claimed it faces competition and continuously innovates its advertising products. The case is part of a broader effort to restrain the market power of tech giants.

US tech firms warn Vietnam's planned law to hamper data centres, social media

Economic Times

Economic Times · 9m ago

US tech firms warn Vietnam's planned law to hamper data centres, social media

US tech companies have expressed concerns about a proposed data protection law in Vietnam that would restrict data transfers abroad and hinder the growth of social media platforms and data centres. The draft law aims to enhance authorities' access to information and has been urged by the ministry of public security. The US tech industry argues that this expansion of government access to data would pose compliance challenges for private sector companies. They are in talks with Vietnamese authorities to reconsider the rushed legislative process for the law.

EU's new tech laws are working - small browsers gain market share

Economic Times

Economic Times · 1y ago

EU's new tech laws are working - small browsers gain market share

Independent browser companies in the European Union are experiencing increased users in the first month after new EU legislation required tech giants like Google, Microsoft, and Apple to allow easier switching to rival browsers. The EU's Digital Markets Act came into effect on March 7, forcing big tech companies to offer mobile users a choice of available web browsers. Data from six companies, including Aloha, Vivaldi, Ecosia, and Brave, indicates a surge in user numbers. However, some companies have criticized the slow rollout and design of the choice screens by Apple and Google.

Antitrust crackdown looms over Big Tech: Apple, Google break-up orders likely

Livemint

Livemint · 1y ago

Antitrust crackdown looms over Big Tech: Apple, Google break-up orders likely

Antitrust regulators are increasing their scrutiny of Big Tech companies such as Apple and Google, raising the possibility of break-up orders. Antitrust probes have been initiated by the European Union and the United States, presenting the biggest challenge to Big Tech since AT&T's breakup in 1984. Companies like Google and Apple are facing accusations of creating barriers that hinder competition. The US Department of Justice warned Apple of a potential break-up, while European regulators may force Google to divest its ad tech business. However, the implementation of break-up orders faces legal complexities and challenges.

Trouble For Big Techs? MCA Invites Public Feedback On Draft Digital Competition Bill

Inc42 · 1y ago

Trouble For Big Techs? MCA Invites Public Feedback On Draft Digital Competition Bill

The Ministry of Corporate Affairs in India has sought public feedback on a draft Digital Competition Bill, which aims to regulate the practices of big tech companies and other significant digital enterprises. The bill recommends the creation of a Digital Competition Act to enable the Competition Commission of India to regulate large digital entities. Other recommendations include the establishment of quantitative thresholds for designating systemically significant digital enterprises, the obligation for transparent grievance redressal mechanisms, and the empowerment of the Centre to exempt certain enterprises from the bill. The bill also imposes various obligations on big tech companies, such as ensuring cybersecurity and compliance with local laws.

OpenAI in talks to set up a data centre in India

Inshorts · 6m ago

OpenAI in talks to set up a data centre in India

Amid booming AI adoption in the country, ChatGPT developer OpenAI is reportedly in initial discussions to set up data centre operations in India. The data centre will comprise data of Indian users as well as from smaller neighbouring countries. Currently, the US-based company is in discussions with some data centre operators.

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