New Delhi: India will host the Chinese open-source AI platform DeepSeek on local servers to address mounting privacy concerns, Union Minister of Information Technology Ashwini Vaishnaw announced Thursday. The move signals a shift in India’s approach to AI and data security.
Vaishnaw also revealed plans to develop India’s own foundational AI model in the coming months, positioning the country as a rising player in the global AI arena. To support this, India will establish a shared computing facility featuring 18,693 GPUs to bolster AI research.
Additionally, Vaishnaw announced the creation of an AI safety institution as part of India’s strategy to lead in AI innovation, underpinned by the government’s commitment to accessible, modern technology. India is also home to the world’s most affordable computing facility.
This initiative follows India’s Rs 10,300 crore investment in the IndiaAI mission, which focuses on funding AI startups and developing domestic AI infrastructure. Vaishnaw pointed to DeepSeek’s success with a modest investment of $5.5 million, showcasing the potential of strategic resource use.
DeepSeek, a Chinese-developed model known for complex reasoning, has garnered attention worldwide, with its app surpassing OpenAI’s ChatGPT in Apple’s App Store downloads.
