Artificial Intelligence has become an essential necessity in today’s era, yet India still lags behind in this field. Recently, China showcased its global prowess by launching a chatbot named DeepSeek. Additionally, the Chinese company Bytedance has developed a new AI model called Omnihuman-1, which can generate a complete video based on a single input photo. However, the United States recognized the importance of AI much earlier and has heavily invested in research. They have introduced numerous AI-based bots in the market, such as Co-Pilot and ChatGPT.
Developing AI systems requires vast amounts of data. Over the past three decades, we have unknowingly been supplying our data to foreign companies, primarily Google, Amazon, Facebook, and Microsoft. This is a matter of grave concern, and I have highlighted this issue in my AI discussions. Considering all these factors, we have merely remained consumers rather than innovators.
At present, India urgently needs to formulate a robust digital policy. It is not enough to simply compete with foreign nations; we must work comprehensively in the AI sector at all levels. Specifically, we need to focus on Data Privacy, AI Awareness, and Responsible AI Development. Doing so will have a positive impact on professionals across various fields.
Lastly, an extremely crucial aspect is that we must develop indigenous apps as alternatives to foreign ones. This will help prevent data leaks and take a significant step towards digital sovereignty.
