Mukesh Ambani-led Reliance Industries has entered a partnership with US chipmaker Nvidia to establish Artificial Intelligence (AI) infrastructure in India. The announcement took place on Thursday at the Nvidia AI Summit 2024 in Mumbai, where Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang and Ambani engaged in a fireside chat about the collaboration.
Huang stated that the partnership aims to enable India to manufacture its own AI capabilities.He emphasized the significance of self-reliance in technology, stating that it is logical for India to produce its own AI. He remarked that India should not export data to import intelligence, just as it shouldn’t export flour to import bread.
Ambani projected that India is on track to become one of the largest markets for intelligence globally. He noted that India is poised to become one of the largest intelligence markets, emphasizing the potential of intelligence to foster prosperity for all and promote equality globally.
During their discussion, Ambani highlighted Nvidia’s pivotal role in transitioning from a knowledge revolution to an intelligence revolution. He expressed gratitude to Huang for introducing transformative technology to the world.
Huang pointed out that India is well-positioned to leverage its advantages in the intelligence revolution. He noted that the nation’s substantial population of computer scientists is a critical asset as the computing industry evolves into the intelligence industry. “By leveraging everything you have, your indigenous advantages, vast amounts of data, and a large consumer base, India can create a robust intelligence ecosystem,” Huang emphasized.
The vision for AI development in India, as articulated by both leaders, aims to harness the country’s strengths to foster growth and innovation in the AI sector.
