Indian businesses are eager to embrace AI but face hurdles in scaling projects securely and with clear governance. Leaders at an Economic Times roundtable emphasized that successful AI adoption hinges on workflow redesign, data security, and employee training, not just advanced models. Key concerns include technical debt, trust issues, and the need for "secure by design" principles to mitigate risks like data leaks and unpredictable AI behavior.

Sustained success with AI depends on enterprises strengthening governance and security by implementing both from the outset.

India's reliance on foreign-controlled advanced AI models, like Anthropic's, is under scrutiny after a US government directive suspended access. Experts warn this highlights a…

India is poised for AI leadership, with large businesses rapidly adopting advanced systems. However, millions of MSMEs lag due to traditional operational visibility issues. …