Mumbai, India – February 4, 2025: Yotta Data Services, a leader in digital transformation solutions, has launched myShakti, India’s first fully sovereign B2C generative AI chatbot. This groundbreaking initiative is powered by the DeepSeek open-source AI model and hosted entirely within India. myShakti is designed to democratize AI access while prioritizing data security and sovereignty.
Built for India, Hosted in India
In alignment with the vision of Hon’ble Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw, myShakti ensures that all data processing occurs exclusively on Indian servers, eliminating any external dependencies. Yotta has taken the DeepSeek model and deployed it within NM1, its state-of-the-art data center, utilizing an advanced server infrastructure of 16 nodes of H100 GPUs, totaling 128 H100s. Currently available in beta version as a web application, myShakti is free for users, making AI more accessible to businesses, researchers, and individuals.
A Commitment to Democratizing AI
Darshan Hiranandani, CEO of the Hiranandani Group and Chairman & Co-founder of Yotta Data Services, emphasized Yotta’s commitment to making AI accessible while ensuring complete data sovereignty. He stated:
“Yotta’s myShakti is a direct response to the call from Hon. Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw to host DeepSeek within India’s borders. This initiative solidifies our mission to make India self-reliant in AI. DeepSeek’s efficiency-first approach is a game-changer, and we are proud to lead India in deploying world-class AI solutions.”
Enhancing AI Capabilities Through User Feedback
Recognizing the complexities of AI deployment, Yotta has incorporated a dynamic feedback mechanism to continuously refine myShakti’s performance. This initiative will drive widespread adoption and provide insights for enhancing the chatbot’s capabilities over time.
A Turning Point in AI Adoption
Sunil Gupta, Co-founder, CEO & MD of Yotta Data Services, highlighted the impact of DeepSeek’s open-source AI model, which operates on lower compute requirements, drastically reducing infrastructure costs. He compared this to India’s mobile revolution, which transformed connectivity and accessibility nationwide. He remarked:
“This could be India’s Sputnik moment for AI—an inflection point that propels us to the forefront of global AI innovation. As AI adoption scales, platforms like Yotta’s Shakti Cloud will serve as the foundation for this transformation.”
DeepSeek: A Disruptor in AI Infrastructure
DeepSeek’s recent breakthrough challenges the conventional dependency on high-cost AI infrastructure. By leveraging just $5.6 million worth of older GPUs, DeepSeek has proven that efficiency can rival raw computational power. This shift paves the way for a resource-efficient AI ecosystem, reinforcing India’s commitment to customizing AI for its socio-cultural, linguistic, and geopolitical needs.
Shaping the Future of AI in India
With myShakti, Yotta has taken a significant step toward democratizing AI while ensuring national data sovereignty. As the platform evolves, Yotta remains dedicated to advancing India’s AI landscape with sovereign AI solutions and continuous innovation in the generative AI space.
For more details, visit myShakti.ai.
