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India's big data superiority to drive next global tech breakthrough: Former WEF MD Claude Smadja

Economic Times

Economic Times · 2m ago

India's big data superiority to drive next global tech breakthrough: Former WEF MD Claude Smadja

India's unique data superiority positions it to lead global technological breakthroughs, former WEF MD Claude Smadja says. With exceptional data collection and utilisation capabilities, India is poised to dominate AI and deep tech sectors. Contrasting with declining U.S. momentum and a strengthening China, Smadja believes this is India's critical moment to drive technological innovation and establish itself as a tech hub. His insights were shared at the India Global Innovation Connect 2025 in Bengaluru.

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Flipkart product, tech head Jeyandran Venugopal may join Reliance Retail Ventures as CEO

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Xiaomi India Ropes In Ex-Motorola Exec Sudhin Mathur As COO

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Former JSW Sports CEO launches ₹350 cr sports tech, gaming fund

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Former JSW Sports CEO launches ₹350 cr sports tech, gaming fund

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Private funding in India's insurtech sector set to cross $1 billion in the next 12 months: Report

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Private funding in India's insurtech sector set to cross $1 billion in the next 12 months: Report

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