India Launches National AI Strategy to Boost Innovation and Jobs

The Indian government unveiled its National Artificial Intelligence Strategy today in New Delhi, aiming to position India as a global AI hub. The policy focuses on promoting AI research, fostering startups, and integrating AI across sectors such as healthcare, agriculture, and education. The government plans to invest $1 billion over the next five years to support innovation and skill development in AI technologies, according to The Hindu. This initiative is expected to create over 500,000 new jobs in emerging tech fields by 2030. The strategy also emphasizes ethical AI use and data privacy to ensure responsible technology deployment, Reuters reported.