- Published on September 2, 2025
- In AI Startups
How Privacy and Sovereignty Could Push the Adoption of Decentralised AI
Decentralised AI allows India to own the rails of intelligence, not just be a data supplier.
Image by Nalini Nirad
- By Smruthi Nadig
A handful of tech giants, with their massive datasets, billion-dollar GPU clusters, and global reach, seemed to control the Artificial Intelligence space, as they built the most powerful AI systems and dictated the rules of engagement. But only until decentralised AI came into picture.
A quiet revolution is underway, driven not from Silicon Valley boardrooms, but from decentralised networks spread across hospital servers, local bank branches, and even idle machines in small towns.
Once an academic curiosity, decentralised AI is fast becoming a strategic lever for startups across sectors. By distributing training across devices, nodes, and communities, it promises to democratise AI development, protect sensitive data, and help nations like India assert technological
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Smruthi Nadig
Smruthi brings over two years of experience in reporting on the global energy industry. They hold a Master's Degree from the University of Leeds in International Journalism and a Bachelor's Degree from Christ University in Media Studies, Economics and Political Science.
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