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Podcast: Parley by The Hindu
Episode: Should India build a sovereign, foundational AI model?
Description: In 2023, OpenAI CEO Sam Altman’s remarks in India on the cost of training foundational AI models — like the ones that power ChatGPT — sparked a debate on whether Indian firms should spend millions of dollars on the aim of that technology. The issue pits sovereignty and national pride against financial constraints.Is it necessary for sovereignty and business reasons for India to work towards a foundational model, as the IT Ministry’s IndiaAI Mission has announced it will? Here we discuss the issue.Guests: Pranesh Prakash co-founded the Centre for Internet and Society, and is currentl...