At a recent event, Hemant Taneja, CEO and Managing Director of General Catalyst, emphasized the importance of India developing its own large language model (LLM) to avoid long-term disadvantages.

Taneja highlighted the risks of not having a strong intelligence and compute infrastructure, which could perpetuate existing challenges in the AI landscape. He urged India to invest in foundational models and semiconductor technology to build a sustainable AI ecosystem.

In contrast, Nandan Nilekani, chairman of Infosys and architect of Aadhaar, expressed a different viewpoint. Nilekani suggested that India should focus on utilizing existing LLMs developed by others, ensuring that these technologies are effectively used for the benefit of the population.

This difference in opinions reflects the ongoing debate within India's tech community on the best approach to harnessing AI advancements.