Artificial intelligence companies racing to expand in India are not just chasing customers — they are enlisting millions of users to help train AI models for the world. Google and Perplexity AI are offering their services free for 12 to 18 months through partnerships with local telecom providers Reliance Jio and Bharti Airtel, while OpenAI has made its ChatGPT Go plan free nationwide for one year. "India stands at the intersection of youth, digital fluency and rapid AI adoption," said Sharmila