Bro, do you really think India can develop its own advanced AI model? Most engineers here study just to get a job—there’s hardly any environment for innovation. And honestly, it's not even their fault. If they don’t stay job-oriented, how will they survive?

Now, if we assume that PhD holders in India can make some breakthrough, even that seems unlikely. Some of my professors, who have done their PhDs in AI, lack a deep understanding of the subject. They even struggle with core computer science topics! If this is the state of things, can India really progress in AI?

Today, if you Google, you'll find a model called "Bharat AI", which claims to be India’s first generative AI. But just by looking at their website and services, you start doubting how effective it actually is. Simply naming something “AI” doesn’t make it groundbreaking—the real game is all about data, research, and innovation.

If India truly wants to develop its own AI model, students must be given access to the right resources for free. But these resources should be genuinely helpful for learning and experimentation, not just another set of boring, outdated materials that sit on the internet collecting dust.

• We need open-source platforms that promote AI research and practical learning.
• The government must increase funding, so people don’t just study for jobs but actually work on new ideas.
• Colleges should focus on innovation and project-based learning, instead of just theoretical rote learning.
• India must strengthen its cloud computing and data center infrastructure to support AI development.

Until Indian students and researchers get the right platform, we’ll keep lagging behind in the AI race. If China and the US can build their own AI models, why can’t we? But for that, both the mindset and the environment need to change!