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Experts urge govt to invest in open data, compute for AI leadership

Economic Times

Economic Times · 1y ago

Experts urge govt to invest in open data, compute for AI leadership

Experts and industry representatives are urging the Indian government to invest in open data, open compute, and open models to ensure India's success in the global artificial intelligence race. They argue that the government needs to create enabling conditions by providing access to compute and Prasar Bharati content to foster the development of foundational models suited for the Indian situation. The government is working on initiatives like the India Datasets Platform and the National Data Governance Policy to facilitate data sharing and management. The industry emphasizes the need for government support and funding to drive the development and deployment of AI solutions at scale. The government is also considering setting up supercomputing and quantum computing hubs to address the compute crunch faced by AI companies.

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Open Cloud Compute looks to onboard 3 providers for October pilot

Economic Times

Economic Times · 1y ago

Open Cloud Compute looks to onboard 3 providers for October pilot

Infosys non-executive chairman Nandan Nilekani's Open Cloud Compute (OCC) network plans to have at least three compute providers onboarded for a pilot by October. OCC is an open interface for computing infrastructure providers and customers, and aims to create a network of interoperable micro data centres in India. The network intends to bring compute power closer to users, enabling faster processing and strengthening data sovereignty. The technical work on OCC is in progress, and a note on green and AI-powered micro data centres will be released in September.

Top companies back move to set up open cloud compute network

Economic Times

Economic Times · 1y ago

Top companies back move to set up open cloud compute network

A digital public infrastructure (DPI) is being developed in India, aiming to create a network of interoperable data centres. Major cloud company Oracle and AI infrastructure firm Neev Cloud have given approval to join the network. The initiative, called People+Ai, is addressing the increasing demand for compute power in the country, particularly with the rise of AI applications. The Open Cloud Compute (OCC) project aims to create an open network where customers can find micro data centres, new players can build them, and investors can get involved. The network is set to serve both domestic and global customers.

People+ai partners with 24 tech organisations to enable open cloud compute infra

Economic Times

Economic Times · 1y ago

People+ai partners with 24 tech organisations to enable open cloud compute infra

Bengaluru-based initiative people+ai, led by EkStep Foundation, has announced a consortium of 24 organisations joining the Open Cloud Compute (OCC) project. The partner organisations, including AMD and Oracle, will act as providers or customers with a growing need for compute. OCC aims to build a network of interoperable micro data centres in India, bringing compute power closer to users. This initiative aims to democratise access to cloud compute and create a mega compute network by uniting numerous independent providers. The interconnected micro-cloud computing infrastructure aims to enhance discoverability and utilisation of compute resources.

India hosts fewer than 10 micro data centres: paper

Economic Times

Economic Times · 11m ago

India hosts fewer than 10 micro data centres: paper

India currently has fewer than 10 micro data centres (MDCs), according to a report by people+ai. The report, part of the Open Cloud Compute (OCC) project, advocates for a network of distributed micro data centres to handle critical CPU and GPU workloads. The OCC network aims to onboard three compute providers for a pilot by October. The report highlights the significance of MDCs in expanding AI capabilities to the edge and the need to build 10,000 such facilities in India. MDCs are seen as the future of accessible, scalable, and cost-effective AI infrastructure.

Govt May Tap Into VGF To Create More Compute Capacity: IT Secy

Inc42 · 11m ago

Govt May Tap Into VGF To Create More Compute Capacity: IT Secy

The Indian government's India AI Mission plans to allocate over INR 4,500 crore for compute capacity. Once high-tech "compute" capability is established, the Centre will consider exploring the viability gap funding (VGF) route. The AI Mission aims to democratize access to compute power, support AI-driven startups, and scale up AI applications.

Top tech executives, VCs push govt to build infra to realise AI dreams

Economic Times

Economic Times · 1y ago

Top tech executives, VCs push govt to build infra to realise AI dreams

India aims to extend its outsourcing success to artificial intelligence (AI) innovation by investing in a common AI compute infrastructure. Currently, India has a significant gap in AI infrastructure compared to the US. For instance, India's largest cluster of graphics processing units (GPUs) is around 2,000-2,500, whereas the US has 20,000 or more. NVIDIA, a key player in AI technology, emphasizes the need for improved infrastructure to support AI growth, and experts suggest that the government should build a large-scale GPU cluster to facilitate AI development. This investment could leverage India's strengths in population-scale projects at a low cost.

GPU access: Govt may chip in with Nvidia deal

Economic Times

Economic Times · 1y ago

GPU access: Govt may chip in with Nvidia deal

India is considering a deal with Nvidia to source graphics processing units (GPUs) for its ₹10,000 crore Artificial Intelligence Mission. The plan, in its early stage, aims to offer subsidised GPUs to local startups, researchers, and academic institutions. This move is driven by the global need for AI compute infrastructure and the significant cost and scarcity of GPUs. Two possible options for providing AI compute infrastructure are being considered: a rent-and-sublet model or a marketplace model with incentives. Currently, Indian companies are looking abroad for compute infrastructure due to the lack of GPUs domestically.

Govt readying plan to ensure AI, data centres get enough power

YourStory

YourStory · 8m ago

Govt readying plan to ensure AI, data centres get enough power

India's government aims to strengthen the country's digital ecosystem by focusing on data centres and AI compute facilities. The Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) is looking to make the infrastructure more resilient and ensure sufficient power supply for data centres and AI applications. India's data centre operational capacity is projected to reach 2000-2100 MW by 2027, according to ICRA. The ministry is also exploring the possibility of incentivizing green power for these facilities. Globally, tech giants like Google, Microsoft, and Amazon are securing contracts for nuclear power supply to meet the growing power demands of data centres.

Google is using AI to answer your health questions. Should you trust it?

Economic Times

Economic Times · 1y ago

Google is using AI to answer your health questions. Should you trust it?

Google's new feature, AI Overviews, uses generative AI to produce conversational answers to search questions in a matter of seconds. However, experts have found inaccuracies and odd answers in various subjects, including health. The AI can provide inaccurate information and sometimes fabricate facts. It pulls information from various sources including reputable websites, but also from sources like Wikipedia, blog posts, Reddit, and e-commerce sites. The tool does not specify which facts come from which sources, potentially causing confusion. Experts urge caution when using the tool for health-related queries.

AMD set to fuel growing demand for AI compute: CTO Mark Papermaster

Economic Times

Economic Times · 1y ago

AMD set to fuel growing demand for AI compute: CTO Mark Papermaster

AMD's Chief Technology Officer, Mark Papermaster, stated that the company is well-equipped to meet the rising demand for artificial intelligence (AI) compute. With a broad product portfolio, strong industry partnerships, and open software capabilities, AMD aims to power increased demand for AI compute. Papermaster emphasized the importance of open ecosystems and collaborations for driving innovation. He also mentioned AMD's shift towards a modular IP portfolio and holistic design approach. The company plans to explore new technologies, optimize efficiency, and make exciting announcements at Computex. Furthermore, AMD has significantly increased its investments in research and development to cater to the growing demand for computing performance and efficiency.

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