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With companies like OpenAI, Google, and xAI competing for top AI researchers, do you think India should invest more in nurturing homegrown AI talent?

As global tech giants like OpenAI, Google, and xAI fiercely compete to recruit the best minds in artificial intelligence, the spotlight is now on India’s ability to retain and nurture its own talent. While Indian researchers are making headlines globally, many end up contributing to foreign companies due to better funding, research infrastructure, and career opportunities. This brain drain could hinder India’s long-term technological leadership.

The time has come for India to invest significantly in AI education, R&D centers, and innovation hubs to support local talent and prevent this exodus. Empowering students, startups, and researchers with resources can make India a true AI powerhouse. Do you think the Indian government and private sector are doing enough to create this environment? Or should there be an urgent and focused effort to build our own AI ecosystem? Share your views in this poll and become part of the conversation shaping India’s tech future.

Manish Sharma
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