India’s AI Gap: World-Class Talent Fails to Produce Breakthrough Frontier Models

Despite boasting a robust engineering talent pool and the presence of top graduates from renowned institutions like IITs, MIT, and Carnegie Mellon, India has yet to develop a comparable homegrown AI model to rival global leaders. This raises questions about India’s progress in the field and challenges its position as an innovator within the sector. Analysts have expressed concerns regarding a lack of significant innovation across diverse industries, noting that Indian companies focus on brands while leaving true innovation to other nations.