The AI Racecourse: Balancing Data Access, Sovereignty, and Strategic Caution

Описание: As artificial intelligence becomes the defining axis of global power, countries are engaged in a race not just to innovate but to dominate. The United States of America, China, and the European Union are investing heavily in foundational AI models, chips, and data infrastructure that will shape the next wave of economic and geopolitical influence. The infrastructure that powers AI - from data and compute to regulatory influence is concentrated in a handful of economies and corporations, creating structural asymmetries that India must overcome to become a true AI power. India now stands at a critical juncture - home to vast data, a thriving digital economy, and deep tech talent, yet dependent on these economies and foreign corporations. This session examines how India can transition from being a “data mine” for global firms to becoming a decisive player in the global AI economy.

What strategic advantages and vulnerabilities define India’s position in the emerging “AI wars”? Which part of the AI value chain should India focus on now to gain a strategic advantage in this race, and how can India build talent pipelines and institutional capacity for this? What industrial and regulatory capabilities must India build to develop self-reliance in AI, but also shape global AI norms?
Moderator

Raul V Rodriguez, Vice President, Woxsen University, Telangana

Speakers

Saroj Bishoyi, Senior Fellow, Vivekananda International Foundation, New Delhi

Meghna Bal, Director, Esya Centre, New Delhi

Sunanda Marak, Senior Geopolitical Analyst, Future Shift Labs, Uttar Pradesh

Gurumurthy Kasinathan, Founder and Director, IT for Change, Karnataka

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