Arun Subramaniyan: "India Can Build AI Systems The World Can Learn From"

At the NDTV Ind.AI Summit, Arun Subramaniyan, Founder and CEO of Articul8, shared a nuanced view on AI sovereignty. While praising companies that build large foundation models for their complexity and scale, he argued that true AI sovereignty goes beyond replicating expensive models. Subramaniyan emphasized that India can leverage open research, refine advanced algorithms, and drive innovation across the entire AI stack, from energy optimization and infrastructure efficiency to real-world applications. He stressed that strategic focus and smart execution can enable India to build AI systems the world can learn from, without duplicating massive foundational investments.