India’s AI Gap May Offer Unexpected Advantages, Opinion Says

The article appears in Business Standard’s opinion section. It asks whether India’s current AI gap might turn into a blessing. The piece considers how a lag could spur alternative growth paths. It reflects on challenges the country faces in AI development. It suggests potential advantages that may arise from the gap. The author invites readers to rethink conventional expectations. No specific data or case studies are presented in the brief. The opinion ends with open questions about future opportunities.