AI curbs expose domestic gaps as India Inc seeks stronger sovereign strategy

The Trump administration’s decision to restrict access to some of the world’s most advanced artificial intelligence models has reignited calls for India to accelerate its AI ambitions, with industry leaders urging the government to significantly expand investments in sovereign AI capabilities, computing infrastructure and deep-tech research.

The debate gathered momentum after US-based Anthropic said it was suspending access to its flagship Fable 5 and Mythos 5 models for foreign nationals following a directive from the US government citing national security concerns.