Beyond LLMs: A multi-model approach to AI

Even as the debate rages on whether India should have its own Large Language Model (LLM such as ChatGPT or DeepSeekR1), some AI experts are of the view that SLMs (Small Language Models) can be the way forward. They feel that such smaller models can offer domain-specific or organisation-specific model, while consuming less computing power and requiring less efforts.

Ankur Jain, Co-Founder and Chief Executive Officer of Jivi AI, has contended that SLMs provide a better solution as they are vertical-specific and problem-specific....

Arya Brothers in Forbes 30 under 30: The AI Geniuses Behind 169Pi.AI & Their Mission for Bharat with ‘Alpie’

A specific controversy around large language models fueled their interest in building a more India-centric AI model

Rajat and Chirag Arya, co-founders of 169Pi.AI, started their journey as keen observers of the AI revolution. They had prior experience in building software solutions, especially in blockchain for US-based clients.....

US deregulation of AI sparks debate; a global divide emerges

The US President Donald Trump’s revocation of the Biden-era Executive Order to deregulate the development of AI and ensure the country’s leadership in the space could radically change the way AI (artificial intelligence) is progressing.

With this, global approach to regulating AI is at a crossroads now. The US is expected to roll back any regulations that are holding back the AI industry. With each region pursuing its own AI policies, efforts to harmonise regulations and establish standards for AI governance will be difficult, experts feel.....

169Pi launches Alpie: India’s Solution for Affordable, Privacy-Centric AI

169Pi, pioneering AI research lab in India for भारत dedicated to building sustainable, ethical, and accessible AI solutions has officially launched Alpie, an advanced AI assistant set to disrupt the AI landscape by offering powerful AI tools for free.

In an era when leading AI platforms charge steep fees—typically $20 per month or more—for chatbot access, Alpie stands out by challenging the status quo. It delivers AI to every Indian, business, and student, removing the financial hurdles set by Western AI giants. Alpie isn’t just another AI assistant; it’s India’s bold entry into the global AI landscape.

India’s LLM moment: VCs begin to look at opportunity in LLM start-ups after Altman visit, DeepSeek launch

Sam Altman’s high-profile visit to India has coincided with a surge of interest in developing indigenous Large Language Models (LLMs). This interest has been particularly amplified by the recent launch of DeepSeek-R1’s LLM, sparking nationwide discussion. Not to be left behind, venture capital funds seem to have started moving the floodlights on the tech start-ups that are building LLMs or applications based on LLMs.....