Artificial Intelligence (AI) refers to the simulation of human intelligence processes by computer systems. These processes encompass learning (the acquisition of information and rules for using it), reasoning (the ability to apply rules to reach approximate or definite conclusions), and self-correction. AI is a broad field that includes various subfields such as machine learning, natural language processing, robotics, and computer vision. The primary goal of AI is to create systems that can perform tasks that typically require human intelligence, such as understanding natural language, recognizing patterns, solving complex problems, and making decisions. AI can be categorized into narrow AI, which is designed to perform a specific task (like facial recognition or internet searches), and general AI, which would possess the ability to understand and reason about the world at a level comparable to a human being. AI technologies have applications in numerous domains, including healthcare, finance, transportation, and entertainment, transforming the way we interact with technology and each other.
**A heated debate is brewing in India's AI landscape.** Aravind Srinivas, CEO of Perplexity AI, has openly challenged Nandan Nilekani, co-founder of Infosys, on the direction of Indian AI development.…