India to Establish National AI Model

• Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced plans to set up a national large language model (LLM) for AI research.
• The government has allocated INR 500 Cr to boost AI-driven education and research.
• This initiative is part of the INR 10,037 Cr IndiaAI Mission to build domestic AI capabilities.
• The Centre is calling on Indian startups, researchers, and entrepreneurs to collaborate on foundational AI models.
• PM Modi emphasized the need for equitable AI innovation and highlighted the risks of digital colonization.

Source: Inc42