Akash Ambani Urges Indian Government to Accelerate AI Adoption and Data Center Policy Reform

Akash Ambani Urges Indian Govt to Accelerate AI Adoption ASAP

At the eighth edition of the India Mobile Congress, being held at Delhi's Pragati Maidan, Reliance Jio Chairman Akash Ambani talked about how AI's adoption can position India as a global leader, foster self-reliance, and finally lead to the desired economic development by 2047. In this regard, Akash Ambani illustrated two key suggestions for PM Modi on the role of AI. First, he empahsised on the importance of "Atma Nirbhar" or self-reliance in India, and stressed on the urgent need for a holistic AI strategy. "My first suggestion, artificial intelligence will transform every aspect of our lives and bring in an era of unimaginable abundance. With AI, India has the potential to completely transform into the new-age factory and service centre for the world. AI is absolutely critical for realising our dream of Viksit Bharat by 2047," Ambani said. Further, he outlined the scale and speed of multilingual data generation in India which will drive the AI revolution. "We request the government to expedite the updating of the 2020 draft of the data centre policy that Indian data should remain in India's data centres. Therefore, Indian companies ready to set up AI and ML data centres should get all necessary incentives including incentives for power consumption," he added. The event is centered around the theme 'The Future is Now', and will cover 5G applications and insights into AI, IoT, cloud computing, cybersecurity, semiconductors, and green technology. Interestingly, last month, Pranav Mistry, CEO of TWO - a reliance backed tech startup - invited Mukesh Ambani and Akash Ambani to their US offices to have a conversation on the role of AI in India and globally. TWO has introduced SUTRA, a family of cost-effective multilingual generative AI models proficient in over 50 languages. The technology is accessible via the ChatSUTRA app, offering functionality comparable to ChatGPT. In addition, Reliance Industries have initiatives like Jio Brain, Jio AI-Cloud, and Jio Phone Call AI, that signal its deep investment in shaping India's AI future and taking on global cloud giants. Akash Ambani was always bullish on India being the world's largest data market, and credits Jio for this success. Jio's entry into the AI cloud market is a direct challenge to established players like Google Cloud. As part of its AI strategy, Jio introduced the Jio AI-Cloud Welcome Offer, which provides up to 100 GB of free cloud storage for Jio users starting this Diwali.

Akash Ambani Urges Rapid Adoption of AI and Data Centre Policy Reform in India

India's unique position as a digital superpower with low mobile data costs and high-speed internet. Reliance Jio Infocomm Chairman Akash Ambani, on October 15, presented two suggestions for the kind consideration of the Prime Minister. He requested that India, under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, urgently embrace AI. He also urged the Indian government to expedite the updating of the 2020 draft of the Data Center Policy so that "Indian data should remain in Indian data centers." Also Read: Reliance AGM 2024: Key Announcements on Jio 5G, Cloud, AI, and Digital Services "The world is in awe that a nation crawling at 2G speed only eight years ago is now a digital superpower galloping down the 5G highway. I would like to assure the Prime Minister that India will have an even better record with 6G," Akash Ambani said at the India Mobile Congress 2024. "Today, India stands as the only large country in the world that has one of the lowest mobile data prices and yet one of the fastest internet speeds. India's per capita data consumption of over 30GB is one of the highest in the world," he added. "India's digital revolution has spread to the remotest corners of our nation," he noted, highlighting that Reliance Jio has played a significant part in this remarkable transformation. Also Read: AI Can Be a Game-Changer for Europe's Economic Growth: Report "Artificial Intelligence is the most revolutionary tool of transformation invented by the human mind. It will disruptively transform every aspect of our lives, every facet of our society, and every sector of our economy, bringing in an era of unimaginable abundance and efficiency." "With AI, India has the potential to completely transform the manufacturing centers, including SMEs, so that India becomes a new-age factory and new-age service center for the world. The agriculture sector, so that our farmers can become prosperous by growing more with less water," he said. Also Read: Jio Reports Fastest FWA Growth Globally with Over 2.8 Million AirFiber Connections Akash, noting that AI is absolutely critical for realising our dream of Viksit Bharat by 2047, said, "At Jio, we have begun our efforts to bring the benefits of AI to every Indian, everywhere, just as we did with mobile broadband." "We are committed to democratising AI, offering powerful AI models and services to everyone at affordable prices," he added. He emphasised that the scale and speed of multilingual data generation in India will drive the AI revolution and will grow exponentially. Hence, he requested the government to expedite the Data Center Policy. "We request the government to expedite the updating of the 2020 draft of the Data Center Policy. Indian data should remain in Indian data centers. Therefore, Indian companies ready to set up AI and machine learning data centers should receive all necessary incentives, including incentives for power consumption," he said. "Indian mobile companies, along with the thriving ecosystem, are in a position to offer solutions to the rest of the world, including developed countries," Ambani said. Also Read: AI to Transform Global Economy with Growth and Innovation, Says UBS: Report "It is our promise that not only will India lead the charge in mobile innovation, but we will also fully embrace the power of AI to create a connected, intelligent future that is truly transformative for every Indian," Akash Ambani concluded.

Accelerating AI Adoption is the Key to Viksit Bharat, Stresses Anant Ambani at the India Mobile Congress 2024

At the eighth edition of the India Mobile Congress, being held at Delhi's Pragati Maidan, Reliance Jio Chairman Akash Ambani talked about how AI's adoption can position India as a global leader, foster self-reliance, and finally lead to the desired economic development by 2047. In this regard, Akash Ambani illustrated two key suggestions for PM Modi on the role of AI. First, he empahsised on the importance of "Atma Nirbhar" or self-reliance in India, and stressed on the urgent need for a holistic AI strategy. "My first suggestion, artificial intelligence will transform every aspect of our lives and bring in an era of unimaginable abundance. With AI, India has the potential to completely transform into the new-age factory and service centre for the world. AI is absolutely critical for realising our dream of Viksit Bharat by 2047," Ambani said. Further, he outlined the scale and speed of multilingual data generation in India which will drive the AI revolution. "We request the government to expedite the updating of the 2020 draft of the data centre policy that Indian data should remain in India's data centres. Therefore, Indian companies ready to set up AI and ML data centres should get all necessary incentives including incentives for power consumption," he added. The event is centered around the theme 'The Future is Now', and will cover 5G applications and insights into AI, IoT, cloud computing, cybersecurity, semiconductors, and green technology. Interestingly, last month, Pranav Mistry, CEO of TWO - a reliance backed tech startup - invited Mukesh Ambani and Akash Ambani to their US offices to have a conversation on the role of AI in India and globally. TWO has introduced SUTRA, a family of cost-effective multilingual generative AI models proficient in over 50 languages. The technology is accessible via the ChatSUTRA app, offering functionality comparable to ChatGPT. In addition, Reliance Industries have initiatives like Jio Brain, Jio AI-Cloud, and Jio Phone Call AI, that signal its deep investment in shaping India's AI future and taking on global cloud giants. Akash Ambani was always bullish on India being the world's largest data market, and credits Jio for this success. Jio's entry into the AI cloud market is a direct challenge to established players like Google Cloud. As part of its AI strategy, Jio introduced the Jio AI-Cloud Welcome Offer, which provides up to 100 GB of free cloud storage for Jio users starting this Diwali.

Embracing AI and revolutionising data: Akash Ambani unveils Jio's vision for a 'digitally viksit' India

Akash Ambani, Chairman of Reliance Jio Infocomm, highlights the urgent need for India to adopt AI with a focus on self-reliance and data sovereignty. He calls for policy revisions to retain Indian data domestically and incentivize the development of AI-centric data centers in the country.Akash Ambani, Chairman of Reliance Jio Infocomm, on Tuesday said that there was an urgent need for India to adopt artificial intelligence (AI) with a comprehensive approach centered around self-reliance. Speaking at the inauguration of IMC and ITUWTSA 2024, Ambani explained the importance of retaining Indian data within the country's data centers, advocating for the swift revision of the Data Centre Policy 2020 to facilitate this goal. "The exponential growth of multilingual data generation in India will be the backbone of the AI revolution," Ambani stated. He urged Prime Minister Modi to prioritise updates to the policy, ensuring that "Indian data should remain in India's data centers." Ambani shed light on the transformative potential of AI across various sectors, including healthcare, education, agriculture, and manufacturing. He called for substantial incentives for Indian companies that aim to establish AI and machine learning data centers, particularly regarding energy consumption. "We must create a supportive environment for our companies to build data centers in India, as the data center policy is essential to this initiative," Ambani said. Reflecting on India's technological progress, Ambani noted that the country has transitioned from "2G speed" to "galloping down the 5G highway," with aspirations for success in 6G technology as well. "India's digital revolution has reached even the most remote areas of our nation," Ambani remarked further. Sunil Bharti Mittal, Chairman of Bharti Enterprises, echoed Ambani's sentiments, stating that India has regained its manufacturing spirit over the past decade. He announced that within the next 12 to 18 months, every region in India would be connected to the 5G network. "Our recent initiatives to block spam calls and messages have been well-received, and we are committed to providing safe and secure services," Mittal added. Mittal also discussed the potential of Satcom services, which will enable connectivity in even the most challenging environments, ensuring that every corner of the country can access fast internet using various formats, including voice and video. Kumarmangalam Birla, Chairperson of the Aditya Birla Group, highlighted the success of his company's initiatives for micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs), stating that over 160,000 MSMEs are leveraging the Vodafone-Idea platform to boost economic growth. Birla noted the company's efforts to combat spam on its network and emphasised on its revival, supported by a successful Rs 18,000 crore follow-on public offering, which was oversubscribed by seven times. He also mentioned collaborations with major firms like Nokia, Ericsson, and Samsung to enhance their services.

Reliance Jio Chairman Akash Ambani wants Indian data to be stored locally

Reliance Jio's Chairman Akash Ambani advocates for Indian data to remain within the country and calls for incentives for AI and machine learning data centers. He highlights AI's transformative potential in sectors like healthcare, education, and agriculture. Jio aims to democratize AI, offering affordable models and services nationwide. India aspires to be a global leader in AI development.Reliance Jio, the nation's largest telecom company, on Tuesday said Indian users' data must remain within the country as Chairman Akash Ambani pitched for "incentives" including that on electricity for Indian companies ready to set up AI and machine learning data centers. Speaking at IMC and ITUWTSA 2024, Ambani termed AI as a revolutionary tool for the transformation of every area including healthcare, education, agriculture and manufacturing, and emphasised it is "critical" in realising India's vision for a developed nation by 2047. "AI is absolutely critical for realizing our dream of Viksit Bharat by 2047. Therefore, India under your leadership should urgently embrace AI with a holistic strategy driven by maximum 'atma nirbhar' efforts," he said at the event which was inaugurated by Prime Minister Narendra Modi. Jio, he said, is making all out efforts to bring the benefits of AI to every Indian, everywhere, just as it did for mobile broadband. "We are committed to democratising AI, offering powerful AI models and services to everyone in India at affordable prices," Ambani said. He described Artificial Intelligence as the most revolutionary tool of transformation invented by the human mind, and said it will disruptively transform every aspect of lives, every facet of the society, and every sector of the economy. It will "bring in an era of unimaginable abundance and efficiency", he said, citing the potential for transformation in sectors such as manufacturing, education and agriculture. "With AI, India has the potential to completely transform the manufacturing sector, including SMEs, so that India becomes the New-Age Factory and New-Age Services Centre for the World... The Agriculture sector, so that our farmers can become prosperous by growing more with less water," he said on the power and potential of artificial intelligence. AI in the health sector will make quality healthcare a reality and in the education sector it will ensure that every Indian student can have the best learning opportunities. Jio is laying the groundwork for a national AI infrastructure, he added. Ambani further observed that the scale and speed of multilingual data generation in India, which will drive the AI revolution, will grow exponentially. "We request the government to expedite the updating of the 2020 draft of the Data Centre Policy. Indian data should remain in Indian Data Centres," he said. Accordingly, Indian companies ready to set up AI and machine learning data centers should get all necessary incentives, including incentives for power consumption, he suggested. "Indian mobile companies, along with the thriving ecosystem, are in a position to offer solutions to the rest of the world, including developed countries," Ambani said. India needs an accelerated talent generation on a scale that is necessary to make India a global AI leader. "Some of the existing jobs will evolve, and many more exciting opportunities for employment and entrepreneurship are going to be created in a rapid way just like during the adoption of computers and the internet," Ambani said. He pledged that India will lead the charge in mobile innovation, and "we will also fully embrace the power of AI to create a connected, intelligent future that is truly transformative for every Indian." Ambani said the world is in awe of India which is now a digital superpower galloping down the 5G highway, from a nation crawling at 2G speed only eight years ago. "I would like to assure the Prime Minister that India will have an even better record with 6G. From a nation that ranked a lowly 155th in mobile broadband adoption, we have risen to become the world's largest data market," he said. He also lauded India's progress in fostering an environment for startups to thrive. The nation, he said, has emerged as the third largest unicorn hub of the world. UPI has become the world's number one digital payment system, he said, adding India is the only large country in the world that has one of the lowest mobile data prices, and yet one of the fastest internet speeds. "India's per capita data consumption of over 30 GB is one of the highest in the world. But that is only half the picture. The other half tells you that India's story of digital transformation is an example of inclusivity," he said. India's digital revolution has spread to the remotest corners of the country, he said, adding over 530 million unbanked Indians have been brought into the financial system through Jan Dhan accounts. Further, he noted that 300 million of these account holders are women. "I feel both proud and humbled that Jio has played a significant part in this remarkable transformation," Ambani said.

India's multilingual data must be stored in India to build national AI: Akash Ambani

The Indian government must revive its data centre policy to ensure that data of Indian citizens is stored locally, Akash Ambani, Chairman, Reliance Jio Infocomm said. The scale and speed of multilingual data generation in India which will fuel the AI revolution will grow exponentially. We request the government to expedite the updating of the 2020 draft of the Data Centre Policy so that Indian data remains within the geography, he said. "Therefore, any company ready to set up AI and machine learning data centres should get all necessary incentives, including incentives for power consumption," Ambani said. He was speaking in the presence of Prime Minister Narendra Modi at the inaugural session of the India Mobile Congress 2024 at Pragati Maidan, Delhi on Tuesday. He highlighted that Jio is laying the groundwork for building national AI infrastructure. "At Jio, we have begun our efforts to bring the benefits of AI to every Indian, just as we did with mobile broadband. We are committed to democratising AI by bring powerful AI models to every Indian at affordable prices," Ambani said. In 2020, the Ministry of IT had released a draft of the Data Centre Policy in which it had proposed providing simplified single-window clearances to aspiring data centre companies willing to set up operations in the country. The department is working to revive the policy and spruce it up with improved incentives including granting infrastructure status to the data centres on a par with other sectors such as railways, ports, roads and power It may also grant additional incentives to companies to set up advanced artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML) data centres, which require larger and unified setups at the same location, ET had reported in August.