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India faces capital, talent gap in foundational AI race: Menlo Ventures’ Deedy Das - The Economic Times

India trails in foundational AI due to capital and talent gaps, says Menlo Ventures' Deedy Das. The VC partner argues the country lacks the funding depth and research talent needed to build frontier models. It highlights the structural constraints developers and startups face when competing in the global AI race.

India AI·Aug 23, 2026

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