India's AI Sovereignty: Preparing for the Internet of AI Era

• Sovereign AI is crucial for national independence in developing, controlling, deploying, and governing AI systems.
• The 'Internet of AI' signifies interconnected, collaborative AI systems learning from diverse data sources like smartphones and IoT devices.
• India aims for AI leadership, with NITI Aayog estimating a USD 1.7 trillion contribution to the economy by 2035.
• Key to India's AI readiness includes indigenous model development, robust infrastructure, quality local data, and self-reliant supply chains.
• India needs to support open-source, India-trained, industry-focused Large Language Models (LLMs), fine-tuned for Indic languages and local contexts.