AAP MP Raghav Chadha Calls For India To Lead AI Revolution: 'If We Don't Act Now, We'll Lose Edge'

AAP MP Raghav Chadha urged India to lead the AI revolution by developing its own AI models instead of relying on foreign ones.

AAP MP Raghav Chadha speaks in Rajya Sabha on the need for India to lead AI revolution.

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Aam Aadmi Party MP in Rajya Sabha, Raghav Chadha on Tuesday called for India to lead the Artificial Intelligence revolution and not trail behind. He warned that the world is rapidly advancing in AI while India risks being left behind.

He said India must build AI and not just buy it, suggesting India’s ‘Make in India’ vision must expand to include the future — 'Make AI in India'.

Chadha further warned that AI is not just about technology but encompasses economic power, national security, and sovereignty. “We cannot depend on foreign AI models. India must build its own," he said. 

Where Does India Stand?

Referring to US AI software like ChatGPT, Grok, and Gemini and China's DeepSeek and Baidu, the AAP MP questioned where India stands. 

“The US has ChatGPT, Gemini, Grok. China has DeepSeek and Baidu. These countries are miles ahead because they began investing years ago. The real question is: will India be a consumer of AI or a creator of AI?” he questioned. 

He also cited the stark contrast in investments with the US investing over $500 billion and China over $137 billion in AI while India's mission stands at a "modest" $1 billion.

'India Has Maximum Caliber' 

Chadha also pointed out that from 2010 to 2022, the US filed 60% of the world’s AI patents, China 20%, and India just 0.5%.

Speaking further, the Rajya Sabha MP said India has a significant percentage of its workers in the global AI workforce but the country would lose edge if it did not act swiftly.

“India has the maximum calibre, the most hardworking talent. We contribute 15% of the global AI workforce and have the third-highest AI skill penetration in the world. But if we don’t act now, we will lose this edge," he said. 

He also pointed out to a statement by OpenAI founder Sam Altman  — who said he is “totally hopeless about India’s AI future.” Chadha asked, “Will we prove him right or will we rise to the challenge?”

Develop Indigenous Chips, Stop Brain Drain 

AAP MP Raghav Chadha provided some suggestions to overcome the challenge including developing indigenous AI chips and high-performance computing infrastructure to support domestic innovation.

He also called for incentivising chip manufacturing and setting up dedicated AI computing systems across India.

Chadha urged to provide generous research grants to Indian institutions and AI startups and stop  the brain drain by offering competitive opportunities, infrastructure, and incentives to top AI talent to stay and work in India.