Thursday, 1 May, 2025

India Urged to Develop Foundational AI Models for Strategic Autonomy and Global Leadership

India must prioritize building foundational AI models (FAIM) rather than solely focusing on applications. The piece emphasizes that AI represents a transformative shift in computational capability, akin to nuclear or quantum technologies, and nations mastering these foundational capabilities will lead in innovation and geopolitics. Developing FAIM is crucial for cultivating deep expertise, creating high-caliber AI teams, and achieving strategic autonomy.