Srinath Mallikarjunan

Srinath Mallikarjunan, CEO and chief scientist at Unmanned Dynamics, and Nitin Pai, co-founder of the Takshashila Institution, delve into India's AI landscape. They discuss the challenges faced by local startups in competing with global giants, highlighting missed opportunities in foundational AI models. The duo critiques the government's plans for data centers and subsidies while stressing the need for sustained innovation. They also explore how cultural factors hinder India's tech potential and emphasize the importance of long-term thinking over quick gains in the ever-evolving AI sector.