Purpose-built AI can transform rural education, says Sridhar Vembu

February 17, 2026 3:40 PM

Purpose-built AI can transform rural education, says Sridhar Vembu

Zoho Corporation co-founder Sridhar Vembu on Tuesday highlighted the use of artificial intelligence (AI) in education, particularly for rural students, stressing the need for purpose-built AI models to support teachers, enhance learning outcomes, and enable students to work on practical projects. Speaking at the India AI Impact Summit, Vembu said Zoho’s initiatives are focused on grassroots education, drawing from its experience of working closely with rural student communities. “We serve ...

Zoho plans $700 mln foray into chipmaking

September 16, 2024 6:17 PM

Zoho plans $700 mln foray into chipmaking

Indian software firm Zoho is planning a foray into chipmaking and seeking incentives from the federal government, two sources with direct knowledge of the proposal said, with one of them pegging the investment plan at $700 million. Zoho, established in 1996 and now headquartered in India's Tamil Nadu, offers software and related services on subscription to businesses in 150 countries, competing with the likes of Microsoft and Salesforce. It is the latest company to seek financial sweeteners fr...