Daybreak India's AI mission could be transformative. But it's dead set on becoming Deepseek
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Apr 2, 2025 India aspires to become an AI superpower, but its approach has been chaotic and unfocused. With China's Deepseek R1 model raising the stakes, India's strategies seem more urgent than coherent. There's a debate on how to effectively allocate resources in the AI landscape while grappling with fragmented visions. A partnership in healthcare shows promise, but it's clear that strategic planning and accountability are essential if India wants to navigate the complex AI terrain successfully.
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India's AI Aspiration vs. Reality
- India aims to become an AI superpower, mimicking China's DeepSeek model.
- However, India's AI mission lacks a clear vision and coherent goals.
MeitY's Uncertain Model
- The Ministry of Electronics and IT (MeitY) seeks to emulate ISRO or NPCI with its AI mission.
- However, AI's rapid evolution and India's lack of a clear problem statement hinder progress.
India's AI Strategy: Refine, Don't Rebuild
- Given the abundance of open-source models, India should prioritize refining existing models.
- Focus on post-training for specific outcomes rather than building new models from scratch.