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Gautam Adani: India's Youth Must Build and Lead the AI Revolution

Gautam Adani has called on India's next generation to actively lead the age of artificial intelligence as builders, not passive users. He emphasized that leadership in AI cannot be outsourced, warning that dependence on foreign algorithms poses risks to economic security and national influence. The Adani Group is investing in foundational digital infrastructure, like data centers and clean energy, to support India's AI ecosystem. This vision was highlighted at the inauguration of a new AI center of excellence in Baramati, designed to foster research and skills in key sectors like agriculture and healthcare.

Key Points: Adani Urges Indian Youth to Lead in AI, Not Just Use It

  • Youth as AI builders
  • Indigenous models for security
  • AI for inclusive growth
  • Private-academia collaboration
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India's youth must lead age of artificial intelligence: Gautam Adani

Gautam Adani says India's youth must be AI builders, not users, to ensure economic security and strategic freedom through indigenous capability.

"AI will take this further by placing intelligence and productivity directly in the hands of ordinary citizens. - Gautam Adani"

Ahmedabad, Dec 28

Adani Group Chairman Gautam Adani on Sunday said that India is entering a decisive phase where technology, talent, and national purpose must move together and urged the next generation to rise and lead the age of artificial intelligence.

"India's enduring strength lies in its ability to align people, institutions, and long-term vision. That same clarity must now guide how young Indians approach artificial intelligence (AI), not as passive users, but as builders and leaders of capability," Gautam Adani said in his address at the inauguration of Vidya Pratishthan's Sharad Pawar Centre of Excellence in Artificial Intelligence (CoE-AI) in Maharashtra's Baramati.

Acknowledging anxieties around AI, he reminded the audience that history offers reassurance.

"Every major technological shift, from the industrial revolutions to India's own digital transformation, has expanded human potential," the Adani Group Chairman said.

"AI will take this further by placing intelligence and productivity directly in the hands of ordinary citizens, opening pathways for youth from every background to participate in growth," he added.

Gautam Adani also cautioned that leadership in AI cannot be outsourced. "In a world where intelligence increasingly shapes economic power and national influence, dependence on foreign algorithms carries risk," he noted.

"Data, decision-making and capability must remain anchored in national interest. Building indigenous AI models, strong compute capacity and resilient intelligence ecosystems is essential to India's economic security, cultural confidence and strategic freedom," the billionaire industrialist stated.

Placing this vision in context, Gautam Adani pointed to the growing role of the Adani Group in the global AI ecosystem.

The diversified conglomerate is investing significantly in data centres, digital infrastructure, and clean energy that powers compute at scale, drawing sustained engagement from global technology leaders such as Google and Microsoft, as India emerges as a serious hub for AI-led growth.

The centre of excellence has been established under Baramati-based educational trust Vidya Pratishthan, with a Rs 25 crore contribution from Gautam Adani in 2023.

The initiative is designed to promote advanced research, skill development and industry-oriented training in emerging technologies.

According to those associated with the project, it will focus on AI applications across agriculture, healthcare, governance and industry, with a strong emphasis on collaboration between academia and the private sector.

- IANS

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Sarah B
The focus on AI applications in agriculture and healthcare is spot on. These are sectors where India can lead the world in innovation. If this centre can help develop AI tools for our farmers and improve rural healthcare access, it will be a game-changer.
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Priya S
While the intent is good, I hope this isn't just talk. We need actual, accessible skilling programs for youth in smaller towns and villages, not just elite institutes. The "age of intelligence" must be inclusive, not just for IIT graduates.
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Rohit P
Absolutely agree that leadership cannot be outsourced. Look at China's push in tech. We have the talent pool—our youth just need the right infrastructure and opportunities. Private sector investment like this is key to bridging the gap.
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Michael C
The point about clean energy powering compute is critical. AI's carbon footprint is huge. If India can build a green AI infrastructure from the start, it sets a powerful global example. Adani's renewable energy focus aligns well here.
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Kavya N
Good speech, but actions matter more. We've heard similar calls before. I'll be more convinced when we see tangible outcomes—more startups, patents, and homegrown AI solutions solving India's unique problems. The collaboration between academia and industry mentioned is the right path.

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