Indian LLM Storm is Arriving

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TAUSIF ALAM & AMIT RAJA NAIK Wednesday, Jan 17, 2024 | Was this email forwarded to you? Sign up here ___________________________________________________________ The Indian AI ecosystem experienced a complete lull for a long time after the ChatGPT wave hit the world. While the others discussed GPT, Bard, and Gemini, Indian IT was only thinking about adopting them. Come 2024, India has revealed the trick up its sleeve – BharatGPT.    An IIT-Bombay initiative backed by the Indian government, BharatGPT will be a foundational AI model with multilingual and multimodal capabilities. Mukesh Ambani’s Reliance Jio Infocomm has also forged an alliance with IIT Bombay for the BharatGPT initiative. In an exclusive interview with AIM, Ganesh Ramakrishnan, professor from IIT-Bombay, who is spearheading the project, shed light on the goal, mission and vision of BharatGPT.  According to Ramakrishnan, they have a higher goal beyond just releasing models.  With BharatGPT, they plan to support an entire tech ecosystem, including bigger companies, startups and even individual developers. That's why BharatGPT advocates for a collaborative approach involving academia, the private sector (including startups), and the government. While BharatGPT primarily concentrates on constructing foundational models for India, it also actively open-sources much of its work on Decile, permitting commercial usage under applicable licences. Ramakrishnan envisions BharatGPT as MistralAI of India. “As Mistral got France on the AI map. We want India to get on the AI map with BharatGPT.”  Read the full story here. HCLSoftware Shuns GenAI In 2023, generative AI gained traction in the Indian IT sector, with many companies adopting the technology. While some hurried to embrace it, HCLSoftware, the software production division of HCLTech, took a measured approach, emphasising the practical use of generative AI.  Kalyan Kumar, chief product officer, emphasised delivering value to customers, ensuring they benefit from the technology without unnecessary costs. HCL Unica, a multichannel marketing software acquired in 2019, exemplifies their approach, integrating AI-driven assistance.  Read the full story here. India’s New Space Mission India is going beyond launching the space mission and getting into an end-to-end spacecraft journey. Early this week, Pixxel, an Indian hyperspectral company, opened its highly anticipated 30,000 sq ft spacecraft manufacturing facility in Bengaluru. The facility will ensure an end-to-end satellite development process, from concept to launch.  With a focus on regular satellite production, the facility is designed for optimal output, aiming for 25 satellites every quarter, totalling 75 annually. This expanded capability aligns with Pixxel's plan to increase its satellite count to 24, which is crucial for achieving global coverage. Read the full story here. Microsoft Surpasses Apple   With the launch of Copilot Pro, a new premium subscription for individuals that brings Copilot AI capabilities to Microsoft 365 Personal and Family subscribers, Microsoft has become the world’s most valuable company. With its market valuation of $2.89 trillion, the company has surpassed Apple’s $2.87 trillion valuation.  Microsoft's latest advancements with Copilot closely mirror OpenAI's approach. Strategically, Microsoft has opted to launch Copilot as an app, targeting a substantial mobile market share. This method involves first acquainting users with Copilot's capabilities and later introducing the app version, potentially leading to significant conversions. Read the full story here.  Register for our Upcoming Webinar - Fraud Detection in Online Payments Using AI/ML DOWNLOAD OUR MOBILE APP Stay Connected info@analyticsindiamag.com © 2023 Analytics India Magazine

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