India's Pioneering Role in AI Enablement: A Tech-Savvy Advantage

India, with its deep tech foundations and skilled workforce, is uniquely positioned for AI enablement, says Babak Hodjat, Cognizant's Chief AI Officer. Highlighting India's tech-savvy population and strong entrepreneurial spirit, Hodjat emphasizes the nation's focus on AI adoption and Cognizant's role as an 'AI builder' company.

India stands at the forefront of artificial intelligence enablement, buoyed by a robust tech foundation and a vast pool of digital-savvy individuals, according to Babak Hodjat, Chief AI Officer at Cognizant. Speaking to PTI, Hodjat emphasized the continued need for developers to craft modular systems and ensure the quality of AI-generated outputs.

The India AI Impact Summit in New Delhi underscored the nation's strategic focus on AI, a priority that resonates with its tech-driven populace and entrepreneurial ethos. Hodjat views India's position as advanced, attributing this to a technological groundwork that gives the country a unique head start.

Cognizant has repositioned itself as an 'AI builder' firm, scaling AI technologies for enterprises, with a commitment to internal AI adoption and ROI tracking. The company is fostering an 'AI-first' culture, with significant moves to upskill its employees to harness AI's potential, evidenced by an increase in AI-generated code.