StepX Neo: China’s StepFun Just Rewrote the Rulebook for AI Smartphones — And India Should Be Paying Attention
On July 13, 2026, a relatively young Chinese AI startup called StepFun did something that neither Apple, Google, nor Samsung has yet dared to do. Standing on a stage in Shanghai, flanked by engineers and industry partners, the company unveiled the StepX Neo — a smartphone that is not merely powered by artificial intelligence, but…
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India’s First Indigenous AI Foundation Model: A Leap Toward Technological Sovereignty
In a world where artificial intelligence (AI) is reshaping industries and societies, India is carving its own path with a groundbreaking milestone: the nation’s first indigenous AI foundation model. Led by Bengaluru-based startup Sarvam AI under the ambitious India AI Mission, this initiative is more than a technological leap—it’s a bold statement of India’s commitment…
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