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Tag: digital infrastructure

Meet PMX AI: Malaysia’s Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim Debuts an AI Avatar

Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim's verified Facebook page features a PMX-themed cover image ahead of the planned launch of PMX AI, an AI avatar trained on his speeches, writings and government policies.

Developed by Zetrix AI in collaboration with Parti Keadilan Rakyat (PKR), PMX AI is trained on Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim’s speeches, writings and government policies to help Malaysians access government services and answer questions in English and Malay.

Gujarat Unveils First Data Centre Policy, Targets ₹6 Lakh Crore Investment

Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel, flanked by Deputy CM Harsh Sanghavi and senior officials, launches the Viksit Gujarat Data Centre Policy 2026-29 at Mahatma Mandir, Gandhinagar, on July 9, 2026. | Photo: Gujarat Information Department.

Gujarat has unveiled the Viksit Gujarat Data Centre Policy 2026-29, targeting ₹6 lakh crore in investment and 7.5 GW of capacity, with Dholera positioned as the anchor and a 51% renewable energy mandate built in.

AI Investment Is Cushioning War-Driven Global Slowdown: IMF

An IMF report states that AI led investments have cushioned the economic slowdown led by war in the middle east.

According to IMF economies with strong exposure to AI hardware manufacturing and semiconductor exports have emerged as the biggest beneficiaries.

Blackstone-Backed AirTrunk Bets $30 Billion on India’s Data Centre Growth

AirTrunk plans to invest $30 billion in India to develop 5GW of data centre capacity by 2030.

Blackstone-backed Australian data centre company AirTrunk has announced plans to invest $30 billion to develop 5 gigawatts of data centre capacity in India by 2030, one of the largest proposed digital infrastructure commitments in the country.