Sarvam, Gnani.ai to Showcase AI Models at IndiaAI Summit

• Bengaluru-based Sarvam and Gnani.ai are expected to have their foundational AI models ready for the India AI Impact Summit (February 15–20).
• MeitY Secretary S Krishnan expressed hope for multiple foundational model applicants to be showcased at the summit.
• Krishnan downplayed concerns about development delays, stating that large-scale AI model development involves iterations.
• Sarvam, founded in July 2023, was the first startup approved under the IndiaAI Mission to develop an AI model for reasoning, voice tasks, and Indian languages.
• Gnani.ai is developing a voice-first, multilingual, and emotionally intelligent AI system; a total of 12 entities have been selected under the IndiaAI Mission.

Why It Matters: Indian startups Sarvam and Gnani.ai are set to unveil their foundational AI models at the upcoming IndiaAI Summit.