Govt to develop custom AI model for Indian use, Rs 2,000 crore allocated

The government is planning to chart its own course in the field of artificial intelligence (AI) by laying the groundwork for a bespoke foundational model tailored to the needs of Indian companies, entrepreneurs, academics, and researchers, reported The Economic Times citing sources.

This ambitious initiative will start with an initial investment of Rs 2,000 crore, slated for launch after the ongoing 2024 Lok Sabha elections.