Priya PatelA large language model movement is taking place in India, with several AI startups emerging in recent months. Sarvam AI, a homegrown startup, recently raised $41 million in a Series A funding round. The company specializes in developing large language models (LLMs) and generative AI tailored for Indian use cases. Sarvam AI aims to build its own models to understand the Indian context and operate within Indian cost structures.
In an interview with Vivek Raghavan, co-founder of Sarvam AI, he explained the need for India to have its own LLMs in order to have a comprehensive understanding of the technology. While the company does not have anything against OpenAI and recognizes the value of their models, Raghavan believes that building models in-house is essential for long-term scalability and cost-effectiveness in the Indian market.
Raghavan also discussed Sarvam AI’s plans for the future, which include focusing on hiring top talent and creating a platform for easy deployment of LLMs. The company recognizes the challenges of data privacy in training LLMs, but emphasizes the importance of understanding the provenance of data and ensuring that regulations keep pace with technological advancements.
Overall, Sarvam AI stands out as a leading AI startup in India, raising significant funding and working towards developing its own LLMs for Indian use cases. The company’s focus on understanding the Indian context and operating within Indian cost structures sets it apart from other AI startups, making it a key player in the growing language model movement in the country.
