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A core lesson articulated by the speaker is that democratization hinges on affordability and accessibility. For AI to truly scale in India, it must be cost-effective. GPU prices, once around $3-4 globally, were reduced in India to less than $2, thanks to the country’s population scale and strategic discounts. With further government subsidies pushing prices below $1, the stage is set for wide-scale adoption across startups, academic institutions, and enterprises.
This affordability model mirrors the success of India’s UPI digital payments and widespread e-commerce, demonstrating how scale and low-cost infrastructure catalyze ubiquitous technological adoption.