The authors argue that AI is a public good and its development should not be left to Silicon Valley elites. They believe that India, with its achievements and resources, is well-positioned to level the AI playing field and accelerate innovation for the benefit of all. They call for a public, community-driven vision for AI, similar to the Linux operating system, to ensure transparency, reduce bias, and provide better outcomes.
Key takeaways:
- India has the potential to build, train, and fine-tune a large language model (LLM) that uses diverse data and offers complete transparency and traceability, which could counterbalance the dominance of large technology companies.
- India has already made significant strides in space technology and cancer care infrastructure, and has implemented intelligent regulation strategies in key technology sectors.
- Building a massive training cloud for AI and making it accessible to startups and researchers worldwide could help foster AI innovation and level the playing field in AI development.
- The development of AI is too important to be left to Silicon Valley's elites, and India is well positioned to break their dominance and accelerate innovation for the benefit of all of humankind.