“Artificial intelligence is the most important technology of our time.” - Jensen Huang, CEO, Nvidia
Building beyond deployment
India’s AI governance focuses on being a responsible leader. While digital public infrastructure is world class, policy remains tilted toward deployment rather than creation. This creates a gap between intent and global scale capability.
Resolving legal hurdles
Legal uncertainty regarding public data usage for training models remains a hurdle. Without clear copyright exemptions, developers face risks. Unresolved liability questions also deter innovation in high stakes sectors like finance and healthcare.
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Strengthening compute access
India has talent but lacks a robust compute backbone. The AIRAWAT initiative needs to be fully operational. Streamlining access for university labs is essential to compete with countries aggressively funding their own research infrastructure.
Learning from global models
Global competitors like the UAE and China scale by backing infrastructure with policy clarity. India must move beyond relying on foreign models to build its own. This shift is vital for technological resilience and competitiveness.
Implementing targeted interventions
India needs interventions like clarifying fair use and creating liability safe harbors. Establishing structured sandboxes and a lightweight certification regime will build trust. These steps help transition the nation from a user to a builder.
Summary
India has the talent to lead in AI but must transition from deployment to creation. By resolving legal ambiguities and enhancing compute access, the nation can achieve technological sovereignty. This shift is essential for building a globally ready AI ecosystem.
Food for thought
If India relies on foreign models, are we sacrificing long term national sovereignty for short term convenience?
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AI concept to learn: Digital Public Infrastructure (DPI)
Digital public infrastructure refers to foundational technology blocks like identity and payment systems that allow services to scale. In India, platforms like Aadhaar provide a secure layer for building innovative digital solutions. Integrating AI into this stack enables unique, population scale applications.
[The Billion Hopes Research Team shares the latest AI updates for learning and awareness. Various sources are used. All copyrights acknowledged. This is not a professional, financial, personal or medical advice. Please consult domain experts before making decisions. Feedback welcome!]
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