Policy · Updated 8 Oct, 10:56 pm IST
IT secretary urges mix of open and proprietary AI models to protect data
Why it matters for readers: It explains why governments and companies might not use only the biggest commercial AI models for sensitive data.
- S Krishnan said proprietary models involve risk of data transfer and the risk of models learning from what users provide.1
- He recommended a judicious mix of open and proprietary AI models rather than relying solely on one type.1
- Krishnan said India is an open country and is using a combination of models to preserve strategic autonomy.1
- His remarks were made on the sidelines of the release of the World Development Report 2026.1
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