Google Grants 18-Month Free Access to Gemini AI for 505 Million Jio Users

Google is providing 505 million Jio users in India with 18 months of free access to Gemini AI, boosting artificial intelligence adoption in the region.

Googles partnership with Jio will grant 505 million telecom users in India access to its Gemini AI service free for 18 months, enhancing AI adoption in the country.
This initiative follows Googles recent commitment to invest $15 billion in AI infrastructure capacity in India, marking its largest investment in the South Asian market.
The collaboration with Reliance Industries reflects a growing trend among tech companies to offer free AI services, similar to OpenAIs recent strategies in India.

Why It Matters

This initiative highlights the increasing competition in the artificial intelligence sector, as tech giants seek to expand their influence in India, the worlds most populous nation, and capitalize on the burgeoning mobile app and 5G markets.