India Announces Development of Indigenous AI Model to Rival ChatGPT and DeepSeek
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India is poised to make a significant stride in Artificial Intelligence (AI) with the announcement of its large language model (LLM), similar to ChatGPT and DeepSeek. Union Minister of Electronics and IT, Ashwini Vaishnaw, revealed that the AI model is expected to be ready in just 10 months, marking a significant milestone in India’s ambition to become self-reliant in the AI sector.
Addressing the Utkarsh Odisha Conclave, Vaishnaw stated that the groundwork for the AI model has already been laid. “The framework is ready, and we are now focused on building a system that caters to the unique needs of Indian users,” he said. Over the past 1.5 years, extensive collaboration between the government, startups, researchers, and professors has set the foundation for the model's development. Vaishnaw also announced that proposals are being called to further develop the foundational AI model, which aims to focus on India’s linguistic diversity, cultural context, and the elimination of biases inherent in global models.
India’s journey toward becoming a global AI player is supported by an impressive infrastructure. The country has exceeded its initial goal of securing 10,000 GPUs, now boasting 18,600 GPUs. This advanced computing power, which includes high-performance NVIDIA H100 and H200 models, as well as MI325 models, will be crucial in training the new AI model. For context, DeepSeek AI was trained on 2,500 GPUs and ChatGPT on 25,000 GPUs. India’s current tally of over 15,000 high-performance GPUs positions the country strongly in the race for AI development.
“The infrastructure we have now is crucial to our AI mission,” Vaishnaw emphasized. He explained that it would play a vital role in the development of AI models that can compete with global counterparts. Additionally, the government has launched a common computing facility designed to support AI startups, developers, and researchers. This facility, equipped with 18,000 GPUs, will make advanced computing resources more accessible to smaller players, reducing the high costs typically associated with AI development. As of now, 10,000 GPUs are operational, with more to be activated shortly.
India's AI model is currently under development with the involvement of six major developers. The government expects the first versions of the model to be ready within 4 to 10 months. Given the country’s vast linguistic and cultural diversity, the AI model is being designed to address these unique challenges. Vaishnaw expressed confidence that advancements in algorithmic efficiency would allow India to produce a world-class AI model within a relatively short timeframe.
This ambitious project aligns with India’s vision of advancing its technological capabilities while addressing its unique needs and challenges. With strong government backing, an expanding infrastructure, and a focus on inclusivity, India is well-positioned to become a major player in the global AI landscape.
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