Why India Will Never Become a Leader in AI: The Data Manipulation Problem
The Data Manipulation Problem Artificial intelligence relies fundamentally on truthful , high-quality data to thrive. Yet, India faces a systemic problem that undermines its ambitions to lead globally in AI: a culture and environment rife with data manipulation, misinformation, and compromised information integrity. India’s Fake News Epidemic and Data Integrity Crisis India has emerged as one of the largest sources and consumers of fake news globally, significantly impacting public trust in data. A Microsoft survey in 2023 found India had the highest exposure to fake news worldwide, with misinformation thriving especially on social media platforms. Leading fact-checkers repeatedly flag false narratives circulated during elections, floods, or national emergencies, widely shaping public opinion with distorted realities. This misinformation ecosystem distorts the raw data landscape India’s AI systems depend on. Data manipulation goes beyond misinformation; it extends into structure...
