AI's Democratic Future: Shaped in Big Cities and Small Towns, Says Nasscom Director

• Nasscom director Nirupam Chaudhuri states AI has become a democratic force, its future shaped by both major cities and smaller towns.
• Chaudhuri highlighted Manipur as a 'living laboratory' for inclusive AI, fostering local development and global opportunities.
• Grassroots AI adoption can lead to global employability, inclusive growth, and societal impact, especially in regions like Manipur.
• The future of AI in India will be shaped in places like Imphal, Churachandpur, Ukhrul, and Thoubal, not just metropolitan centers.
• Nasscom advocates for grassroots AI capability building, enabling students, startups, and MSMEs to apply AI to local problems.

Why It Matters: AI's future is democratic, with grassroots adoption in smaller towns like Manipur driving inclusive growth and global impact.