India is
playing a big role in the world of Artificial Intelligence (AI). Sam Altman,
CEO and co-founder of OpenAI, said that India is not only a key market for AI
but also OpenAI’s second-largest market globally. He shared these thoughts
during an event where Ashwini Vaishnaw, India’s Union Minister for Railways and
Electronics and IT, was also present.
India’s
Growing Role in AI
Altman
talked about the future of AI and India’s potential to lead in this field. He
stated that India holds significant importance in the AI sector. It’s our
second-biggest market. AI models are still expensive, but they are achievable.
India should definitely be a leader in this space.”
Altman also
mentioned his new project, ‘Stargate,’ a massive $500 billion AI infrastructure
initiative in the U.S. This project, in partnership with SoftBank, Oracle, and
MGX, will run for the next four years. However, Altman believes India has the
potential to lead in developing AI models.
He also
clarified his earlier comments about India’s ability to create large language
models (LLMs), saying his words were taken out of context. He reassured
everyone that India has the talent and resources to build advanced AI systems.
India’s
AI Plans
Minister
Vaishnaw shared India’s ambitious plans for AI. He said young Indian
entrepreneurs are working to reduce the cost of AI technology and bring
innovation to the country. “We successfully launched the Chandrayaan mission;
why can’t we achieve the same in the AI space?” he asked.
India is
developing its own AI model, which will be safe, affordable, and tailored to
the country’s needs. The government plans to launch this model within the next
six months, aiming to make India a leader in ethical AI solutions.
The project
will start with 10,000 GPUs (powerful computer processors) and add 8,693 more
over time. Initially, the AI model will be available to researchers, students,
and developers at a low cost. The government will provide a 40% subsidy, making
the cost less than Rs 100 per GPU. This is much cheaper than global AI models,
which cost around $2.5 to $3 per hour.
Focus on
India’s Needs
This project
isn’t just about making AI cheaper—it’s about creating AI models that work for
India. These models will understand Indian languages and address local
challenges, helping the country use AI to improve technology and solve
real-world problems.
With these
efforts, India is on track to become a global leader in AI innovation.
