ChatGPT and Gemini may face competition from indigenous AI! A new preparation by the government could change the entire game

The Indian government is now gearing up to promote the use of artificial intelligence (AI) models developed in the country. The use of Indian AI systems, Large Language Models (LLM) and AI agents can be increased, especially in important sectors such as defense and aerospace. According to government officials, for this, some important departments of the central and state governments may also be asked to completely stop using advanced AI models and agents made by foreign companies.

The plan aims to position India’s own AI model in key government jobs and reduce dependence on foreign tech companies. According to officials, some departments like Defense are already preparing their own secure AI systems. These systems will be air-gapped, that is, they can be operated isolated from the external network. Apart from this, it will also be able to work on Edge. Now such departments have been asked to consider ways to use the Indian AI models being developed under the IndiaAI mission.

20 AI models are being developed under the IndiaAI mission

The government approved the IndiaAI mission in March 2024. A budget of Rs 10,372 crore has been kept for this. Plans to build a total of 20 AI models under this mission have been approved. It includes Large Language Models (LLM) for general tasks and Small Language Models (SLM) tailored to the needs of different fields.

The responsibility of preparing these models has been given to 12 startups. This also includes the names of Sarvam and Bharatgen, who have introduced many of their AI models so far. Apart from this, a video of Socket making AI model Varya and foundation model EKA-1 has also been released. At the same time, ZenteiQ has introduced models called Dhir 2B and Dhir 5B.

Companies like Gyani, Gan AI, Fractal, Tech Mahindra and Shodh AI are also developing Indian AI models under this mission. According to a government official, these companies may introduce their LLM and SLM in the next 12 to 15 months.

Preparing to compete with foreign AI models

The government wants India to have such capable AI models, which can be used in defense and other important sectors. For this, the government is continuously communicating with these startups, so that their existing models can be further improved. According to the official, some indigenous AI models developed in India have currently achieved around 80% capacity of the world’s largest and most advanced AI models.

The IndiaAI mission also aims to promote AI-related technology and business in the country. Under this, work is being done on computing capacity, new AI models, data platforms, AI app development, skill training, funding startups and securing AI systems. This entire mission will be enhanced with the participation of government and private companies.

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