Project Stargate is a bold $500 billion initiative aimed at building advanced AI infrastructure in the U.S.

It’s not just the scale of the investment that catches the eye but also the collaboration between giants like OpenAI, SoftBank, Oracle, Microsoft, NVIDIA, and Arm. This is a perfect example of how large-scale vision and strategic partnerships can drive innovation.

This is the type of vision we need in India. While Stargate is focused on strengthening AI leadership in the U.S., we seem to have already fallen behind in the AI race. Yes, training an LLM is expensive, but not having a homegrown LLM or a clear strategy for AI could put us at a disadvantage in the long run.

AI isn’t just about building models; it’s about creating ecosystems that power real-world use cases, generate jobs, and strengthen national security.

Initiatives like Stargate show what can be achieved when companies and governments come together to back a transformative vision.

India has the talent, the ambition, and the growing tech ecosystem. What we need is a collective push to bring AI leadership into focus.