The targeting of data centres as part of the ongoing conflict in the Middle East has shed a spotlight on physical security and need to factor geopolitical risk in planning and deployment of critical digital infrastructure
India stands at a pivotal moment in the AI revolution. This piece explores the key barriers to AI adoption—from infrastructure and skills to ethics and regulation—and outlines pathways to build an inclusive, future-ready AI ecosystem.
Consent Managers, as envisaged under the DPDP, may encounter multiple operational challenges as market entities. Market solutions for compliance with data protection regulations in other jurisdictions offer an alternative approach.
The future lies not in mimicking Silicon Valley but in embracing the Bharat-first approach: regionalized AI, powered by small language models and built on the bedrock of accessible hardware.