Why Tech Firms Are Offering AI Tools in India Freely
Millions of Indians will soon gain complimentary access to ChatGPT’s new budget-friendly chatbot, “Go,” for one year. The move mirrors recent initiatives by Perplexity AI and Google, which have each struck partnerships with major Indian telecom providers to extend free or subsidized access to their AI systems. Perplexity has joined forces with Airtel, India’s second-biggest mobile operator, while Google has teamed up with Reliance Jio, the country’s biggest network, to include AI features in select data plans. Industry experts say the wave of giveaways is less about generosity and more about strategic investment. “The goal is to familiarize Indian users…