Prosus, the Dutch investor backed by Tencent that has poured about $8 billion into India, is moving beyond bets into a more aggressive AI-led strategy. With milestones like the Swiggy IPO boosting confidence, it’s launching a new initiative built around a partnership and a ground-up approach—drawing attention for its unusual, talent-driven spark.
An Assam-based NGO is urging a ban on Undawn, the Tencent-backed game, calling it a threat to India’s sovereignty. But the move also highlights a key challenge: banning apps alone often can’t guarantee users lose access. Policymakers may need smarter, broader measures focused on content, compliance, and enforcement rather than relying on blocks.
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Tencent and Alibaba are reportedly discussing an investment in AI startup DeepSeek, targeting a valuation above $20 billion. The talks underscore how costly cutting-edge AI development has become, with the final terms still under negotiation. DeepSeek’s earlier model release drew worldwide attention, raising expectations around what new funding could enable next.
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