Sarvam signs MoU to deploy AI applications for Indian Army, Navy and Air Force
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AI in defence: a GS3 Science & Technology case study on Atmanirbharta and strategic autonomy.
Why in news
AI firm Sarvam signed an MoU with Headquarters Integrated Defence Staff (HQ IDS) to deploy AI applications like Sarvam 105B across the Indian Army, Navy, and Air Force to support Atmanirbharta goals.
Background
Sarvam's firewalled division, Chanakya, will be responsible for the deployment. The initiative involves the deployment of the Sarvam 105B AI model for the three branches of the Indian Armed Forces.
Facts for Prelims
- S&TSarvam 105B: An AI model to be deployed by the Indian Armed Forces.
- BodyHQ IDS: Headquarters Integrated Defence Staff, an organization under the Defence Ministry.
- FactChanakya: The firewalled division of Sarvam responsible for defence AI deployment.
Prelims practice question
Which division of Sarvam is responsible for the deployment of AI applications in the Indian Armed Forces?
- (a)Aryabhata
- (b)Bharat
- (c)Vikram
- (d)Chanakya
Show answer
Answer: (d) Chanakya — The note specifies that Sarvam's firewalled division, Chanakya, will be responsible for the deployment.
For Mains
Q. Discuss the significance of integrating indigenous Artificial Intelligence in defence systems to achieve the goals of Atmanirbharta in the contemporary security landscape.
Dimensions to cover in your answer
- Data Sovereignty: Ensuring firewalled AI models prevent leakage of sensitive military intelligence to external servers.
- Operational Efficiency: Enhancing real-time decision-making and predictive analytics in multi-domain operations.
- Technological Autonomy: Reducing reliance on foreign AI frameworks to mitigate supply chain vulnerabilities in critical defence infrastructure.
Keywords: Atmanirbharta · Data Sovereignty · Predictive Analytics · Strategic Autonomy · Defense Modernization
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