The discussion on India's future in artificial intelligence (AI) intensified after Girish Dilip Patil, Head of Technology – Generative AI at Amazon Web Services in Singapore, criticized the perspectives of Infosys founders Nandan Nilekani and Narayana Murthy. Patil's comments followed an opinion piece by Nilekani and Ravi Venkatesan, which suggested that India should prioritize the widespread use of AI across sectors rather than competing with major powers like the US and China in developing advanced AI models. They highlighted India's historical strength in adopting technology for large populations, citing successful projects like Aadhaar and UPI. In contrast, Patil called for a shift in mindset, arguing that India needs leaders who foster innovation and product development in AI rather than adhering to traditional IT service models. He specifically praised Vishal Sikka, the former CEO of Infosys, for his push towards automation and AI during his tenure. The debate has polarized opinions online, with some supporting Patil's call for innovation, while others defend Nilekani's practical approach, pointing out India's current limitations in infrastructure and resources to compete globally.