Proliferation and Adoption of AI Models
The recent years have seen a rapid expansion of AI models globally, with diverse adoption by private individuals, firms, and governments. In India, these models are often introduced free or at minimal cost, as tech companies aim to gather users and data for model training.
AI Model Partnerships and Accessibility
- Many tech firms collaborate with telecom operators, providing them access to numerous customers.
- Example: Google offers Gemini Pro free to select Jio users for 18 months.
- Example: Airtel subscribers can obtain a free Perplexity Pro subscription.
Concerns Over Data Usage and Implications
- Government concerns regarding the data uploaded and inferences drawn by AI models.
- Consideration of data as "oil for the AI engine," questioning its implications for global firms and India.
- Potential misuse of queries and tasks, such as evaluating priorities or assessing strengths and weaknesses.
- Finance ministry's caution against using AI tools like ChatGPT and DeepSeek on official devices.
Tech Nationalism and Indigenous Development
- Amid rising tech nationalism, China urges domestic adoption of indigenous chips in AI data centers.
- India's Union IT minister announced a shift to Zoho’s office suite.
- Government's initiative to develop indigenous language models under its AI mission, aiming to broaden market choices.
- User preference likely to lean towards platforms offering superior innovation and services.
Need for Regulation and Norms
Establishing regulatory guardrails and adhering to basic norms is crucial as AI model adoption increases.