Evaluation of AI large language models in final stage: Ashwini Vaishnaw

ANI April 7, 2025 232 views

India is making significant strides in artificial intelligence development under the leadership of Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw. The government's AI mission is positioned to launch foundational language models and create extensive computing infrastructure with nearly 19,000 GPUs. Multiple industries are showing rapid AI technology adoption across sectors like education, healthcare, and manufacturing. This strategic approach positions India as a potential global leader in emerging AI technologies.

"We see huge adoption of AI technology by industries" - Ashwini Vaishnaw
New Delhi, April 7: The evaluation of AI large language model (LLM) applications is in its final stage, said Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw on Monday. The minister said the government will be in a position to award the first few LLM model teams, which will subsequently start receiving funding under the artificial intelligence (AI) Mission.

Key Points

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India developing first foundational AI model within 10 months

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Government allocates over Rs 10,000 crore for AI mission

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Massive 18,693 GPU computing infrastructure being built

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Multiple industries rapidly adopting AI technologies

"A large number of industries have started creating AI applications and many of them have been recognised by the AI mission," Vaishnaw told reporters on Monday.

"We see huge adoption of AI technology by industries. My interaction with education, healthcare and industrial organisations shows that people are adapting AI in a very big way for multiple uses. So that's a very positive thing, and that also means we will be able to get the most productive advantage out of this AI revolution," he added.

In February this year, Vaishnaw had said that India would have its first foundational Artificial Intelligence model in a maximum of 10 months.

The government is aiming to host an open-source model like some other countries have done. India approved the AI mission last year with an allocation of over Rs 10,000 crore.

India is rapidly building a strong AI computing and semiconductor infrastructure to support its growing digital economy.

A key focus of this mission is the development of a high-end common computing facility equipped with 18,693 Graphics Processing Units (GPUs), making it one of the most extensive AI compute infrastructures globally.

"After the first 14000 GPUs that we got as a part of the AI mission, the empanelment process for the second tranch is on and we are getting equally good response for the second tranch also which means that our startup community, our AI researchers will get a very large GPU compute facility in coming days," Vaishnaw said.

Reader Comments

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Priya K.
This is such exciting news! India's AI mission is really taking off 🚀. Can't wait to see what innovations come from these LLM teams. The GPU infrastructure sounds impressive too!
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Rahul S.
While I appreciate the government's push for AI, I hope they're also focusing on ethical guidelines. Rapid adoption is good, but we need safeguards against misuse of this powerful technology.
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Anjali M.
As someone working in healthcare tech, I'm thrilled about AI adoption in our sector. This could revolutionize patient care and diagnostics. The compute infrastructure will be a game-changer!
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Sanjay P.
The 10,000 crore investment shows serious commitment. But I wonder - are we doing enough to train people to use these tools? Infrastructure is one thing, skilled workforce is another.
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Neha T.
Finally! India needs to be at the forefront of AI development. The open-source approach is smart - collaboration will help us compete globally. Exciting times ahead! 💻

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