The Economic Times · 28 Sep, 00:30 · Artificial Intelligence briefing

Too early to write India off in the global AI race: Andreessen Horowitz’s Raghu Raghuram

Andreessen Horowitz partner Raghu Raghuram argues against premature pessimism regarding India’s position in the global artificial intelligence competition.

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Andreessen Horowitz partner Raghu Raghuram argues against premature pessimism regarding India’s position in the global artificial intelligence competition. He contends that the nation possesses substantial advantages, including a vast talent pool and growing infrastructure, which will sustain its relevance. This perspective challenges narratives suggesting India is falling behind, highlighting instead the strategic importance of its emerging ecosystem for international technology firms seeking scalable innovation and skilled engineering resources in the near term.

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