New Delhi, July 20 -- For more than a decade, India's digital transformation has expanded access through affordable smartphones, low-cost data and digital services. That foundation transformed how millions access information. Artificial Intelligence (AI) is now beginning to reshape how people learn, work and solve problems. The next frontier, however, is voice. Recent advances in conversational AI now make it possible to build systems that understand natural speech, respond in local languages and hold meaningful conversations, even in low-bandwidth environments.

Voice AI is making that possible because conversation is the most natural way people seek guidance, reflect and solve problems. Rather than expecting users to search, type or nav...