Overview

• Speaking in the Rajya Sabha on August 20, the AAP MP asked the Centre to provide free access to advanced generative AI tools including ChatGPT, Gemini, Claude and Grok.
• He framed universal access as digital democracy with uses spanning smart farming, 24x7 tutoring, business planning, career guidance and elderly care.
• He cited examples from the UAE, Singapore and China where governments offer citizens advanced AI access at no cost.
• He referenced research projecting that AI could generate $15 trillion in value by 2030 and urged India to position itself to benefit.
• No government commitment has been announced, with India developing a homegrown LLM under the India AI Mission as OpenAI rolls out ChatGPT Go at Rs 399 per month versus Rs 1,999 for Plus.