By Suhaib [email protected] Artificial intelligence is rapidly emerging as one of the most consequential technologies shaping the global economy. For India, the central challenge is not only how to develop advanced AI systems but also how to ensure that the technology contributes meaningfully to economic growth, productivity and public services. Much of the global conversation around artificial intelligence has focused on the race to build ever larger frontier models, with major advances coming from countries such as the United States and China. These countries have invested heavily in computing power, advanced semiconductors and research to push the technological frontier. American…