Experts Discuss India's AI Growth, Risks, and Need for Defensive Measures
At the Moneycontrol Startup Conclave 2026, Sarvam co-founder Pratyush Kumar and Emergent founder Mukund Jha discussed India's AI future. Kumar predicted India becoming the world's largest AI user within five years, emphasizing the need to reduce AI costs and accelerate development. He also highlighted AI's risks, calling it a 'weapon system' requiring defensive capabilities and cybersecurity focus. Jha noted persistent AI agents as a major emerging use case, shifting human roles toward planning and strategy. The government is concurrently developing AI safety and governance frameworks.
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