Technology as a national priority

As major economies across the world deepen their investment in artificial intelligence (AI) capabilities, the era of politicized technology has begun.

- PRANJAL SHARMA

In recent months, when the biases in western AI models were called, the errors were attributed to lack of information and weak learn models. The errors in the recently revealed Chinese LLM Deepseek demonstrate an inescapable fact. AI-based platforms will be as biased as their makers want them to be. The role of government and private sector notwithstanding, AI models will largely reflect the world view of the country and society they are created in.

Fragmentation and polarization of LLMs is likely to accelerate in 2025.

Every country and government will want to ensure dominant control over their LLMs and technology platforms.

This realization becomes important as countries like India embark on national technology programmes funded by government and private funds. In the latest budget, several new initiatives have been announced to strengthen India's capabilities. A National Geospatial Mission will be launched to develop foundational geospatial infrastructure and data. A Deep Tech Fund of Funds to be explored to catalyse the next generation startups.