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Table of Contents

1 | Impact of Compute Costs and Public Access on AI Development in India
A general overview of the AI compute landscape, and the role of compute costs in India’s AI Development landscape.

2 | AI-associated Challenges to Fair Competition in the Startup Ecosystem
This chapter addresses how compute costs and access to public computing infrastructure influence AI development in India, particularly for startups and small enterprises

3 | Addressing Tech MNCs under Indian Competition Policy
This chapter explores how the understanding of Indian competition & industrial policy on digital technology MNCs affects the pathway to clarified regulation & innovation catering.

4 | India’s Role in Global AI Trade and WTO Agreements
This chapter explores India’s stance on international trade policies related to AI, the impact of WTO agreements, and the potential for sector-specific AI trade agreements.

5 | Key Recommendations and Strategies for India’s AI Development
The chapter concludes the report with actionable recommendations for enhancing India’s AI development both domestically and in the context of global trade policies.

Special Acknowledgments

We provide special acknowledgments to Pratejas Tomar, Chief Strategy Advisor, and Gayathri Madhusoodanan, a former Research Intern at the Indian Society of Artificial Intelligence and Law for their inputs to refine this report.

We also acknowledge the insights shared by Dr Hoda Al Khzaimi, Assistant Professor, Department of Engineering, New York University Abu Dhabi & Co-Chair, Global Future Council for Cyber Security, World Economic Forum in a Committee Session of the Policy Innovation Committee (formerly Research Ethics Committee) of the Indian Society of Artificial Intelligence and Law held on September 15, 2024.