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Venture capitalists and celebrities are investing in AI startups within the media and sports sectors.

Shailendra Singh of Peak XV stated that VCs are becoming marginal in the AI cycle and urged enterprises to invest in the sector, citing examples like HCLTech's

The Madras High Court has requested a report from the Tamil Nadu state government regarding 14 universities in the state that currently lack Vice-Chancellors.

Travis Kalanick, after raising $1.7 billion for his new robotics company Atoms, has criticized venture capitalists, stating that only 1% are helpful.

Joshua Kushner of Thrive has cautioned Silicon Valley venture capitalists against letting excitement over artificial intelligence weaken investment discipline.

Nvidia has invested in AI startup Sarvam AI, as confirmed by Pratyush Kumar. Additionally, Sidbi has relaxed its fund rules for venture capitalists.

The Indian government plans to co-invest with venture capitalists to increase funds for the India Semiconductor Mission 2.0, aiming to attract diverse companies

In the first half of 2026, U.S. VCs deployed a record $412.7 billion, but almost none of it is trickling down to smaller companies. This capital is highly conce