Strategic autonomy: Why India should call off the LLM debate and develop its very own AI models
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Summary
The argument that developing large language models (LLMs) locally would waste Indian resources has weakened. Put to strategic use, AI could have implications for cyber and national security. Clearly, India must develop its own frontier AI models.
Key Facts
Type Policy
Source Livemint - Opinion
Published Tuesday, 5 May 2026
Affected Population ~850 million internet users, 75,000+ startups
Key Numbers
Rs 15,000 crore for Digital India initiatives
UPI: 14 billion monthly transactions
850 million+ Aadhaar-linked mobiles
Defence budget: Rs 6.21 lakh crore (2025-26)
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Government Context
NDA III BJP-led NDA
Left Centre Right