New Delhi, March 5 -- India must democratize AI to establish itself as a global leader in artificial intelligence, AI experts deliberated at the Mint AI Summit 2025. They highlighted the need for collaboration across multiple sectors, including public-private partnerships, universities, and scholars.

Currently, India lags in AI PhD holders and faces significant infrastructure challenges, particularly in energy supply and scaling AI development. Experts stressed that building a robust AI ecosystem requires thoughtful planning, workforce development, and infrastructure expansion.

"The democratization of AI is essential for it to be taken seriously," said Prasad Balakrishnan, COO of MiPhi. "Universities, scholars, the government, and enter...