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Sarvam AI Will Build India’s First Indigenous AI Foundational model: Ashwini Vaishnaw

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OutlookIndia · 3m ago

Sarvam AI Will Build India’s First Indigenous AI Foundational model: Ashwini Vaishnaw

India is set to develop its first indigenous AI foundational model through Sarvam AI, as announced by Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw. The project is expected to be completed in six months and features 70 billion parameters, marking a significant milestone in AI development. Additionally, ongoing initiatives under the AI safety Institute are nearing completion, and new tools are set to launch, further advancing India's technological capabilities in AI and electronics component manufacturing.

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Sam Altman, CEO of OpenAI, clarified his earlier comment that India should "not even try" to build foundational AI models, saying it was taken out of context. During his visit to India, Altman discussed with IT minister Ashwini Vaishnaw the evolution and decreasing costs of AI model development. He urged India to lead in AI creativity, while Vaishnaw highlighted India's AI Mission to develop its ecosystem. Altman emphasized India's importance in the global AI landscape.

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India may get own GPU in 3-5 years, 18,000 AI servers to be rolled out soon: Ashwini Vaishnaw

India aims to develop its own Graphics Processing Units (GPUs) in 3-5 years and establish a foundational AI platform in 10 months, according to Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw. The government will soon provide 18,000 high-end GPUs for AI research. While global demand for GPUs, especially from Nvidia, rises, India plans to create low-cost computing infrastructure for researchers and startups. Vaishnaw highlighted Make in India’s success, particularly in mobile manufacturing, countering past industrial policy failures.

First made in India semiconductor chip to be rolled out this year: Ashwini Vaishnaw

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First made in India semiconductor chip to be rolled out this year: Ashwini Vaishnaw

Union Electronics and Information Technology Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw announced that India’s first indigenous semiconductor chip will be released in 2025. Speaking at Keshav Memorial Educational Society's event in Hyderabad, he emphasized India's emergence as a notable semiconductor nation. Cities like Hyderabad, Bengaluru, and Chennai are central to complex chip design, and six semiconductor plants are under construction. He also highlighted India's AI Mission and envisioned India as a top global economy by 2047.

India AI Mission, Gates Foundation to sign MoU soon: Vaishnaw

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India AI Mission, Gates Foundation to sign MoU soon: Vaishnaw

The India AI mission and the Gates Foundation will soon sign a memorandum of understanding to develop AI solutions for better agriculture, healthcare, education, and climate resilience, according to Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw. This initiative aims to leverage AI technology for societal benefits. Additionally, there are efforts to develop indigenous artificial intelligence technology and GPU chips. The IndiaAI Mission received 67 proposals to develop AI models trained on Indian datasets, emphasizing foundational and domain-specific AI models in various sectors.

IndiaAI compute portal, AIKosha and other initiatives under the IndiaAI Mission

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Economic Times · 5m ago

IndiaAI compute portal, AIKosha and other initiatives under the IndiaAI Mission

Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw unveiled new initiatives under the IndiaAI Mission, marking its first year. Key projects include the IndiaAI compute portal, offering over 14,000 GPUs for AI development, and AIKosha, a comprehensive dataset platform. These tools aim to bolster AI access for students, startups, and researchers, with ambitions to create India's own foundational AI model. Additional support includes AI Labs in smaller cities and tailored training for civil servants to enhance AI capabilities.

Indian Railways to Launch Sandbox to Accelerate Startup Innovation

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Indian Railways to Launch Sandbox to Accelerate Startup Innovation

Indian Railways will launch a sandbox policy to promote innovation by allowing startups a controlled environment to test ideas. Announced by Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw, this initiative supports the Startups for Railways program, fostering collaboration with over 3,000 entities. This policy aligns with India’s broader technological advancements, like developing indigenous chipsets and AI infrastructure. It aims to transform the startup ecosystem and modernize the railway network, enhancing safety, efficiency, and customer experience.

India AI Mission: 43 of 506 foundational AI model proposals target large language models - The Economic Times

Economic Times

Economic Times · 1m ago

India AI Mission: 43 of 506 foundational AI model proposals target large language models - The Economic Times

India's AI mission is advancing, with 43 of 506 proposals focusing on developing large language models (LLMs). The government supports startups like Sarvam and Gan with GPUs and funding. This focus on foundational AI models highlights India's strategic emphasis on sovereign and culturally relevant AI. With over 2,000 GPUs needed per model, the initiative aims to develop indigenous AI solutions suitable for India's diverse needs, supported by significant government and private investment.

What Is Open-Source Today May Not Remain So Tomorrow: Vaishnaw On India’s LLM Efforts

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What Is Open-Source Today May Not Remain So Tomorrow: Vaishnaw On India’s LLM Efforts

Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw highlighted the importance of developing domestic large language models (LLMs) in India, as current open-source options may not remain accessible in the future, similar to OpenAI's transition to a closed model. At the Raisina Dialogue, he emphasized leveraging India’s successful 5G and semiconductor initiatives to advance AI development, focusing on infrastructure, talent development, and unique datasets. The IndiaAI Mission, with substantial funding, aims to build extensive AI computing infrastructure and reduce dependency on unstable open-source systems.

InMobi’s Mohit Saxena on building an indigenous tech stack in the AI age at ET Soonicorns Summit 2025 - The Economic Times

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Economic Times · 19d ago

InMobi’s Mohit Saxena on building an indigenous tech stack in the AI age at ET Soonicorns Summit 2025 - The Economic Times

Mohit Saxena, Co-founder of InMobi, is set to explore India’s potential in building its AI-native tech stack at the ET Soonicorns Summit 2025. The discussion will cover key themes such as original tech thinking, infrastructure challenges, and AI integration in foundational software architecture. Saxena emphasizes the importance of India overcoming its reliance on global tech entities and nurturing indigenous innovation to build scalable, purpose-built tech for future AI startups. The Summit aims to fuel India's innovation and growth ambitions.

MeitY to back four startups under Rs 10,000 Cr IndiaAI Mission

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MeitY to back four startups under Rs 10,000 Cr IndiaAI Mission

The Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) will support four startups—Sarvam AI, Soket AI Labs, Gnani.ai, and Gan.ai—under the Rs 10,000 crore IndiaAI Mission. The initiative aims to develop indigenous AI models. Sarvam AI will receive GPU compute credits worth Rs 200 crore for its project. The selection follows a drive to boost India's AI ecosystem after China's global AI advancements. MeitY also announced a Rs 1,500 crore fund for AI model creation.

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