Gautam Adani inaugurated the Sharadchandra Pawar Centre of Excellence in Artificial Intelligence in Baramati, Maharashtra, emphasizing the need for India to develop its own AI capabilities. He urged young Indians to become builders and leaders in the AI age, warning against dependence on foreign algorithms for economic security and strategic freedom. Adani highlighted AI's potential to expand human potential and create inclusive growth, drawing parallels to historical technological shifts. The center, funded by Adani Group, is a collaboration with Vidya Pratishthan, an institution associated with the Pawar family.