LUCKNOW, Oct. 25 -- Uttar Pradesh is being considered for a proposed $7.7-billion investment in artificial intelligence (AI) data infrastructure that could generate 15,000 to 20,000 jobs, US-based entrepreneur Adarsh Tyagi said at TechSangam-2026 in Lucknow on Saturday. He called for indigenous AI platforms to safeguard sensitive data and strengthen national security. Tyagi, chief executive officer of US-based TryfactaConnex Private Limited, outlined the proposed investment while addressing students at the Uttar Pradesh State Institute of Forensic Science (UPSIFS). If implemented, the project could expand the state's digital infrastructure and create employment opportunities for skilled professionals. The investment and job figures, however, relate to the proposed project and do not represent confirmed expenditure or jobs already created. Speaking on India-US technological cooperation, Tyagi said his company works with the US government in artificial intelligence, cybersecurity and advanced technologies. He stressed the need for India to develop its own AI platforms, enabling sensitive information to be stored securely within the country and reducing risks to critical digital systems. "Skills, innovation and determination are crucial to success. An individual's capabilities and willingness to learn play a significant role in advancing in any field," he told students. An alumnus of BITS Pilani, Tyagi shared his entrepreneurial journey and urged students to complement technical education with practical experience, research and problem-solving. He also called for stronger collaboration among industry, government and educational institutions to align academic training with emerging technological requirements....