In a groundbreaking move, Indian telecom giant Reliance Jio Infocomm is set to launch the ‘Bharat GPT’ program in collaboration with the Indian Institute of Technology-Bombay, marking a significant stride in India’s technological landscape. Announced by Akash Ambani, the chairman of Reliance Jio, this initiative is part of the company’s broader vision, ‘Jio 2.0,’ aimed at creating an all-encompassing ecosystem of development in the country.
The Bharat GPT program, leveraging the capabilities of large language models and generative artificial intelligence (GPT), seeks to revolutionize various sectors in India. The collaboration with IIT Bombay, dating back to 2014, is a testament to Reliance Jio’s commitment to exploring the vast potential of artificial intelligence in driving innovation across products and services.
Jio is planning to introduce its AI project across all the segments of its company, stretching across all the sectors of the society. Ambani said that the next 10 years will be defined by large-language models and generative AI.
Akash Ambani
Akash Ambani highlighted the transformative impact of artificial intelligence, envisioning the next decade as one defined by applications utilizing large language models and generative AI. Emphasizing the company’s efforts to integrate AI horizontally across all sectors, Ambani disclosed plans for the development of a proprietary operating system (OS) for Jio’s televisions.
The Jio TV operating system is poised to elevate user experiences on Jio devices and contribute to the broader ecosystem of services offered by the company. Ambani shared the company’s commitment to launching new products and services across diverse domains such as media, commerce, communication, and devices. He revealed that comprehensive plans are underway for the launch of Jio’s TV operating system.
Underlining the strategic importance of artificial intelligence in shaping the future, Akash Ambani spoke about the company’s focus on creating a 5G stack for private networks, catering to enterprises of all sizes. He reiterated Jio’s commitment to driving technological advancements in India, positioning the country as the “biggest innovation center” for the next decade.
In a related development, Reliance Industries Ltd. Chairman Mukesh Ambani urged employees to accelerate the artificial intelligence transformation across all businesses in 2024. This directive reflects the conglomerate’s proactive approach to deploying advanced technologies and staying ahead of rivals in the rapidly evolving technological landscape. As India aims to become a USD 6 trillion economy by the end of the decade, Reliance Jio’s initiatives underscore the pivotal role of artificial intelligence in shaping the nation’s digital future.
