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Leading Indian AI Compute Charge: Global Tech Companies Expected to Take the Lead
Global tech giants like Google, Microsoft, and Nvidia are positioned to lead India’s initiative to establish a centralized computing infrastructure for artificial intelligence (AI) development. The India AI Mission, recently approved by the Union Cabinet, aims to catalyze the creation of AI computing infrastructure through strategic investments by these tech firms in India’s burgeoning technology ecosystem.
The India AI Mission, with an outlay of ₹10,372 crore ($1.3 billion), will support an AI-compute-as-a-service program, the development of subject-specific large language models (LLMs) through AI Innovation Centers, and the creation of a Unified Data Platform to provide open-source Indian language datasets for AI applications. Public-private partnerships will be sought to build the necessary infrastructure for AI computing, with private firms proposing initiatives to be approved by the government for implementation.
Rajeev Chandrasekhar, Union Minister of State for IT, confirmed that AI-compute infrastructure and data centers will be built by private technology companies under the AI Mission. Once operational, the AI infrastructure program will be merged with the National Supercomputing Mission’s second phase, enhancing India’s AI ecosystem’s expansion and accessibility.
Experts note that India’s significant AI fund, though not entirely dedicated to building compute infrastructure, aligns with global initiatives like the United States’ National AI Research Resource offering $2.6 billion and the UK’s £118 million plan for AI-based research programs. The involvement of big tech firms like Google, Microsoft, and Nvidia is expected to democratize access to AI compute infrastructure, benefiting academia and research sectors with limited resources.
The collaboration between the government and tech giants to develop AI computing infrastructure underscores India’s commitment to prioritizing AI advancement. The participation of leading technology companies in the project is projected to leverage India’s datasets and mobilize a wide user and client base for infrastructure providers. As the finer details of the AI Mission’s fund allocation are awaited, the engagement of industry stakeholders and experts highlights the potential of this initiative to propel India into the forefront of AI innovation and development.
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