Topic: Awareness in the fields of IT.
Q5. Assess the role of high-performance computing, semiconductors and cloud infrastructure in building a robust AI ecosystem. Discuss the constraints affecting India’s preparedness. (15 M)
Difficulty Level: Medium
Reference: TH
Why the question
The global race to build AI infrastructure, including the EU’s AI Gigafactories initiative, has highlighted the strategic importance of high-performance computing, semiconductors and cloud infrastructure in achieving technological leadership.
Key Demand of the question
Assess the role of high-performance computing, semiconductors and cloud infrastructure in developing a robust AI ecosystem. Then discuss the major constraints limiting India’s preparedness and suggest suitable measures to strengthen its AI infrastructure.
Structure of the Answer:
Introduction
Briefly highlight that AI leadership increasingly depends on compute infrastructure alongside algorithms, data and skilled human resources.
Body
- Role in AI ecosystem: Explain how HPC, semiconductors and cloud infrastructure enable AI development and innovation.
- Constraints: Mention the technological, infrastructural, financial and institutional challenges affecting India’s preparedness.
- Way forward: Suggest policy, technological and institutional measures to strengthen India’s AI ecosystem.
Conclusion
Conclude by emphasising that compute sovereignty and indigenous digital infrastructure will be critical for India’s aspiration to become a global AI leader.
