Read for 2 minutesFebruary 19, 2026 01:04 AM IST
Sarvam launched two models: a 30-billion-parameter model and a 105-billion-parameter model, both trained from scratch in India. Gnani.ai pioneered a text-to-speech model and Bharatgen launched a 17-billion-parameter multilingual foundation model.
Sriram Krishnan, senior White House policy adviser on artificial intelligence (AI), said on Wednesday that the US expects its allies, including India, to build their AI solutions on the American AI stock.
“We want to make sure the world uses the American AI stack. That means from the bottom up…that means our semiconductors and advanced AI chips, Nvidia, AMD, Google’s TPUs and so on. Second, we want to make sure the world uses our AI models, all the companies I mentioned above. And third, it uses our applications.”
He was speaking at a program organized by the US-India Strategic Partnership Forum (USISPF) on the sidelines of the India-AI Impact Summit.
Asked about India’s ambitions to build sovereign AI, Krishnan said the US ultimately wants “everyone” to build on the American AI stock, though India “must not give up strategic autonomy”.
“India (as) a key ally, is relying on and building this infrastructure. This does not mean giving up strategic autonomy. Indian companies need to bring in local language support and local culture, and need local approvals for low latency built on infrastructure here.
Coincidentally, Krishnan’s comments came just as three Indian startups Sarvam, BharatGen and Gnani.i launched sovereign large language and voice AI models on Wednesday, with domestic companies looking to make a splash in the competitive AI ecosystem looking for their own ‘deepseek’ moment. These models are designed and trained entirely in India.
Sarvam launched two models: a 30-billion-parameter model and a 105-billion-parameter model, both trained from scratch in India. Gnani.ai pioneered a text-to-speech model and Bharatgen launched a 17-billion-parameter multilingual foundation model.
Soumyendra Barrick is a special correspondent with The Indian Express, specializing in the complex and evolving intersection of technology, policy and society. With over five years of newsroom experience, he has been a key voice in documenting how digital transformations impact the daily lives of Indian citizens. Areas of Expertise & Focus Barrick’s reporting examines the regulatory and human aspects of the tech world. His main areas of focus are: The Gig Economy: He extensively covers the rights and working conditions of gig workers in India. Tech Policy & Regulation: An Analysis of Policy Interventions Impacting Big Tech Companies and the Broader Digital Ecosystem. Digital Rights: Reporting on data privacy, internet freedom and the prevailing digital divide in India. Authenticity & On-Ground Reporting: Barrick is known for his immersive and data-driven approach to journalism. A notable example of his commitment to authentic storytelling is when he tiles a food delivery worker for over 12 hours. This investigative piece quantifies the meager revenues and physical toll involved in the profession, providing a verified, ground-level perspective often lacking in tech reporting. Personal Interests Outside the newsroom, Soumyarendra is a self-confessed horology (watches) enthusiast, follows Formula 1 racing closely and is an avid football fan. Find all articles by Soumyarendra Barik here. … read more
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