Recent news reports that AI titans OpenAI and Meta are independently considering tie-ups with Indian conglomerate Reliance Industries to increase their AI footprint in India. Following are the major points:
Potential Collaborations
1) OpenAI can collaborate with Reliance Jio for distributing ChatGPT
2) Reliance can resell OpenAI's models to business clients through API
3) Meta also in talks for AI-related product collaborations with Reliance
Price Reduction Plans
1) OpenAI planning to reduce ChatGPT subscription to "several dollars" for Indian users
2) Existing global price is $20 a month
Data Localization
1) Reliance can host OpenAI and Meta AI models locally
2) Wants to keep Indian customer data in the country
3) Plans to use Reliance's new 3GW data center in Jamnagar, Gujarat
Strategic Benefits
1) Spans Reliance's extensive distribution network in India
2) Aids OpenAI in achieving its target of 1 billion daily active users
3) Resolves data privacy issues and regulatory needs
These deals, if completed, would go a long way in driving AI adoption in India while allowing OpenAI and Meta to access one of the largest digital markets globally.
Source: The Information, Business Standard