Telecom giant Reliance Jio is venturing into the realm of generative AI with its upcoming ‘Bharat GPT program, akin to renowned language model-based AI like ChatGPT. Teaming up with IIT Bombay, the company aims to craft a unique AI program tailored for India. Alongside this, Jio is also on course to unveil a TV operating system, expanding its digital sector offerings.

Bharat GPT Program: Reliance Jio is collaborating with IIT Bombay to launch ‘Bharat GPT,’ an AI initiative designed for India.

AI Integration: Akash Ambani emphasized the integration of generative AI across Jio’s product offerings in the upcoming years.

TV Operating System: Jio is developing its television operating system, aligning with its existing TV services and set-top boxes.

Collaboration with Nvidia: A partnership with Nvidia aims to build language models, generative AI apps, and an AI infrastructure platform in South Asia.

India-Specific AI: Mukesh Ambani expressed the intent to develop India-specific AI models and solutions across various domains.

AI Surge in India: The emergence of AI-driven applications has spurred an innovation rush in India, leading to the development of India-focused AI apps and services by numerous startups and firms

India’s AI Surge

The emergence of AI-driven applications, especially AI chatbots like OpenAI’s ChatGPT and Microsoft Copilot, has sparked an AI revolution globally. In India, this surge has prompted numerous startups and companies to focus on developing localized AI applications and services, driving innovation in the sector.