The Paris AI Action Summit aimed to chart a third path in AI development, distinct from the US-led OpenAI model and China’s DeepSeek. While concerns over regulation and safeguards were discussed, the summit’s core focus remained on harnessing AI’s potential with optimism rather than fear. One key agenda was ensuring AI’s inclusivity, particularly for the Global South—an area where India is stepping up as a leader.

In many ways, this was India’s moment. PM Modi made a strong case for a democratised AI model that is free from biases, highlighting how existing AI tools often reflect political and social prejudices. A viral video of his speech explaining AI biases in simple terms resonated widely on social media. His argument was clear: AI must be trained on diverse, balanced datasets to avoid skewed perspectives.

India’s AI ambitions are backed by a strong talent pool, with around 650,000 professionals in the sector, a number expected to double in two years. Additionally, India’s AI mission, launched in March 2024, is scaling up rapidly, with an initial setup of 10,000 GPUs and plans to add 8,693 more. The cost factor also plays in India’s favour—AI model training in India is projected to be less than half of what it costs globally, thanks to a 40 per cent government subsidy.

While India has made great strides, it must move into mission mode to compete with global AI giants like OpenAI and DeepSeek.

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