India holds immense potential in shaping the future of AI: Meta's chief AI scientist
BENGALURU: India has an important role to play, not just in technology and product development, but also in research in AI, said Yann LeCun, vice president and chief AI scientist at Meta. Speaking at the company's AI Summit in Bengaluru on Wednesday, LeCun emphasized the significant contributions from India to the field of AI.
LeCun highlighted, "We see a lot of people from India making major technical and scientific contributions to AI." He added that the country holds immense potential in shaping the future of AI in cutting-edge research. India's contributions to AI, especially in areas like natural language understanding, are crucial for advancing technologies that can cater to diverse populations.
Driving Innovation on a Global Scale
As AI continues to advance, India is positioned to play a crucial role in driving innovation globally. LeCun pointed out that AI is not meant to dominate or take over, but rather to enhance human intelligence. He mentioned, "Paris is now probably the second most vibrant place for AI startups in the world... Bangalore is not far behind, and probably progressing quickly."
During a panel discussion, Infosys co-founder Nandan Nilekani expressed his views on leveraging digital public infrastructure to accelerate AI adoption. He stated, "We think that we can build on top of digital public infrastructure," highlighting the foundational support for rapid AI integration. Nilekani believes that AI will amplify existing efforts and promote inclusivity across various sectors.
Empowering India's Potential in AI
Sandhya Devanathan, Vice President and Head, Meta India, reiterated their confidence in India's capability to lead the way in AI, akin to its success with mobile internet. She mentioned, "AI’s breakthroughs are giving us the tools to solve problems once thought impossible, and India’s readiness to embrace open-source AI is fueling this transformation." With advancements like Llama models and AI assistants such as Meta AI, India is poised to lead the AI revolution, fostering growth, innovation, and digital transformation across industries.
