Indian Experts Warn of 'Digital Colony' Risk Without Homegrown AI
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Indian entrepreneurs have been slower than their counterparts in the United States and China to launch artificial intelligence (AI) companies in their own country. This gap has led to a wider discussion about how India can build its own AI systems. Vivek Raghavan, a leader at the Indian AI company Sarvam, has argued that the country could become a "digital colony" if it does not develop sovereign AI, meaning AI technology that India controls itself.
The concern is that many Indian businesses, government services and students rely on AI tools made by foreign companies. These tools are often trained on data and languages that do not fully reflect Indian society. Supporters of sovereign AI say that building local models, including ones that understand Indian languages, could help the country keep control of its data and create jobs in the technology sector.
India has a large pool of software engineers and a fast-growing digital economy, which many experts see as strong foundations for AI development. However, building advanced AI models requires large amounts of computing power, funding and skilled researchers. Experts say that these resources are still limited compared with those in the US and China, so the country will need sustained investment and support to close the gap.
For now, the debate continues among business leaders, researchers and policymakers. Many agree that India must act quickly if it wants to play a leading role in the global AI industry, but the best path forward is still being discussed.
Sources: Financial Times
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