At a recent panel discussion at the India Today Conclave in Mumbai on Artificial Intelligence (AI), Siddharth Zarabi, Group Editor, Business Today, posed a provocative question: Has India already lost the AI race? The responses from policymakers, industry leaders, and consultants revealed a nuanced picture—India is behind, but not out. Advertisement

R. Chandrasekhar, Former President of NASSCOM and Former Secretary to the Department of Information Technology, admitted that India lags the US and China in foundational technologies and product creation. “There are exceptions, yes, but broadly we haven’t produced as many breakthroughs. Our strength has always been in applying technology and providing services. AI offers a tremendous opportunity in sectors like healthcare, education, and agri

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