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One of the biggest news in the tech space last weekend was the removal of Sam Altman from the position of CEO at OpenAI, a company he co-founded. Microsoft acted swiftly and hired Altman to lead a new AI research team at the technology major. Two takeaways, among others, from this episode – 1) Advanced tech talent, innovators are in high demand, and 2) Not everyone values a person/professional the same way. In this case, will it be OpenAI’s loss and Microsoft’s gain?

Tackling the talent challenge

Talking about talent, the megatrends in the mobility space are fuelling a huge demand for talent.

As India prepares to build capacity for semiconductor manufacturing, there’s going to be a big demand for talent in this space. It is estimated that over the next decade the semiconductor industry in India will require 275,000 people for semiconductor chip design alone. Another 25,000 will be required for semiconductor fabrication. The article below throws light on the crucial role of talent in the growing semiconductor industry, and the skillsets required to build a robust, globally competitive semiconductor ecosystem.

Tilling for new-age tech adoption in farms

Two- and three-wheelers are leading the charge in the EV (Electric Vehicle) megatrend’s progression in India. But are electrics the only future? Quite likely not. The energy mix is changing for the transportation industry. And, the farm tractors wouldn’t like to be left behind. TAFE, the Chennai headquartered tractor major, may be working on a multiple fuel technology strategy. The following story has more on it.

Not giving up on hybrids

In this transformative phase of the automotive industry globally, the electrification megatrend is capturing almost every vehicle OEM’s mind space. And, that’s what is seen as an opportunity for this powertrain supplier, carved out of Volvo Cars and Geely, and which is betting on hybrids to build a global business. And India could become part of its global play. Details in the story below.

An ambitious journey, starting with an instrument cluster

For the automotive instrument clusters, a few global and Indian biggies rule the space. In this disruptive age, a Bengaluru based startup wants to challenge them and grow to be among the top 5 automotive AI providers globally. Quite an ambition one would say, but the founders are embarking on the journey, beginning with an innovative instrument cluster equipped with AI tech. Shazil Hussain finds out more.

An ultimate carbon neutral mobility option?

In a country like India where the majority of the power plants are coal-based, the argument favouring EVs may be a little difficult than in a country which has cleaner sources of power. In such a scenario, would a solar powered EV in the form of a bicycle qualify as a truly net zero carbon mobility option? A Gujarat based company pitches its INR 25,000 solar powered bicycle as the ‘World’s 1st Sustainable Human Transport Vehicle’. Details in the story below.

There’s no dearth of ingenuity, and innovation in India. As the mobility space evolves, new concepts are also on the rise. Bring them on! The world needs multiple cleaner and more sustainable mobility solutions. And technology talent too!

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