Open Nation AI” is not a single product but a concept for national AI infrastructure partnerships with OpenAI. Under this model, governments establish local data centers to operate localized versions of ChatGPT, aiming to foster domestic AI ecosystems. Separately, there are fully sovereign AI projects, such as the Indian government’s development of its own large language model, BharatGPT.  Open Nation AI: Redefining Sovereignty in the Age of Artificial Intelligence Imagine a future where your country doesn’t just use AI, but has a foundational AI infrastructure as critical as its highways and power grids. A national AI, tailored to its culture, speaking its languages, and serving its public needs. This isn’t science fiction—it’s the emerging reality behind a concept you might have heard of: “Open Nation AI.” But what exactly is it? Let’s demystify the term and explore what it means for the future of global technology. What is “Open Nation AI”? (It’s Not […]

Arattai: The App That Captured the Tamil Chatter of a Generation If you’ve ever been part of a group chat that feels more like a bustling, chaotic, and utterly delightful Tamil family function, then you already understand the spirit of Arattai. For the uninitiated, the name says it all. “Arattai” (அரட்டை) simply means “chat” or “gossip” in Tamil. But from 2020 to 2024, it was so much more than that. It was a digital thinnai (verandah), a virtual kadai (shop) corner, and a lifeline for millions of Tamils across the globe. So, what made this app so special? And why are so many of us feeling a pang of nostalgia after its recent shutdown? Let’s dive in. More Than Just an App: A Cultural Phenomenon Arattai wasn’t trying to be the next WhatsApp or Telegram. It carved out its own unique space by speaking our language—literally and figuratively. The Language First Approach: This was its superpower.

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