India's AI Development at Crossroads Amid Global Competition and Governance Challenges

India faces critical decisions in its AI development amid global competition. While China advances through large-scale investment and infrastructure, India risks becoming more of an AI testbed due to limited domestic innovation. Concerns over AI governance are rising, with calls for balanced regulation to prevent harms like non-consensual deepfakes. Industry examples highlight the need for strategic investment and innovation beyond subsidies. Controversies around AI-generated harmful content, such as with xAI's Grok, underscore challenges in responsibility and regulation.