India at risk of AI blackout? Why Bernstein wants India to have its own DeepSeek (opens original article in a new tab)

India faces risks of an AI blackout due to reliance on foreign large language models, prompting calls for a sovereign AI stack and domestic AI development.

• India risks AI blackout by relying on foreign LLMs, according to Bernstein.
• Bernstein urges India to develop its own sovereign AI stack and 'DeepSeek' to protect economic and strategic interests.
• India's tech ecosystem lacks large-scale consumer platforms and foundational model expertise, leading to dependence on foreign vendors.
• Policy efforts in India are described as insufficient and fragmented, with limited funding for foundational AI models.