New Delhi, July 30 -- India needs many more artificial intelligence (AI) champions that can take technology to the grassroots and the masses, Paytm Founder and Chief Executive Officer Vijay Shekhar Sharma said calling for greater investment and capability building to support the country's long-term growth.

Speaking at the 22nd J.R.D. Tata Memorial Lecture in New Delhi, Sharma said AI should be a key focus area for India as it works towards becoming a developed nation under the Viksit Bharat 2047 vision.

"Once again, AI is my power, AI is my aim and ambition. We need many more AI champions and champions which will bring the technology to the grassroots and masses," Sharma said.

He said achieving this would require India to strengthen it...