Global AI giants aren’t giving India free access out of generosity. They are training habits and harvesting data in the world’s most price‑sensitive, data‑rich market.
Why “Free AI” in India Isn’t Really Free
Shah is a columnist with several regional and national publications, and the founder of Things That Matter. Driven by eternal curiosity, she writes at the intersection of ideas, context, and the “whys” behind systems. Weekday or weekend, she’s always asking questions—about people, systems, narratives, and the quiet assumptions we take for granted.
Global AI giants aren’t giving India free access out of generosity. They are training habits and harvesting data in the world’s most price‑sensitive, data‑rich market.
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