Opinion: Localized AI models, Robust Data Sovereignty, and Distributed Compute: The Key to Unlocking AI for an Amazing India

The world’s most popular AI models today are mainly trained using data in the English language, with an an Anglo-centric lens. Why localized AI models are essential The world’s most popular AI models today are mainly trained using data in the English language. Investing in local data centres — akin to building highways or other infrastructure, is critical to India’s future as the nation aims to be an AI powerhouse. Embracing distributed compute for scalability While expanding data centres in India is necessary, the future of AI lies in distributed computing—leveraging a blend of centralized facilities, AI PCs, and edge computing.