IndiaAI Mission releases indigenous foundation models
In short
The IndiaAI Mission has released three homegrown AI models: EKA-1, Dhīr 2B and Dhīr 5B.
The government says subsidised AI computing power and research support helped build them.
What the reporting says
The government says subsidised national AI compute infrastructure and support for ancillary research expenses helped enable development of the models.
Why it matters
The IndiaAI Mission released indigenous foundation models EKA-1, Dhīr 2B and Dhīr 5B, with the government saying subsidised national AI compute infrastructure and support for ancillary research expenses enabled their development. The main impact is on India’s AI ecosystem.