India has formally joined the Pax Silica initiative, signing the Pax Silica Declaration to enhance AI and supply chain security globally. The Ministry of External Affairs announced India’s participation in the AI and supply chain security alliance during the AI Impact Summit in New Delhi. This move follows an invitation from the US and signifies a deepening collaboration between India and the US in critical technologies and supply chain resilience.
The IT Minister, Ashwini Vaishnaw, highlighted the potential for India-US cooperation, emphasizing the importance of securing supply chains. The Joint Statement on the ‘India-US AI Opportunity Partnership’ complements the Pax Silica initiative, aiming to promote innovative regulatory approaches, enhance the AI infrastructure, and foster free enterprise.
Pax Silica, initiated by the US to secure supply chains for silicon, semiconductors, and AI components, focuses on producing high-purity silica crucial for semiconductor manufacturing. This initiative underscores the significance of high-grade silica in ensuring optimal performance of AI chips.
Source: Inc42 Media