Sovereign computing

Gurpreet Singh: In a major move to transform India's digital landscape, Reliance Industries Limited (RIL) Chairman Mukesh Ambani and Jio Chairman Akash Ambani have unveiled a comprehensive technology strategy at the company's 49th Annual General Meeting. The ambitious plan outlines a massive expansion into sovereign artificial intelligence infrastructure and space-based internet connectivity, signalling a significant evolution from traditional terrestrial telecommunications to an independent, cloud-based computing and satellite ecosystem. Central to this digital push is the "Reliance Intelligence" initiative, designed to address the critical shortage and high cost of advanced computing power within the country. The cornerstone of this project is…