DeepSeek’s AI impact: IITs need to reinvent their engineering curriculum, says Amitabh Kant

The rise of AI models like DeepSeek Coder has underscored the need for Indian engineering institutions, including the IITs, to overhaul their curriculum to stay competitive in the deep-tech race. G20 Sherpa Amitabh Kant believes that India must bridge the gap in data science, machine learning, and product development expertise.

“We have a shortage of data scientists, machine-learning experts, and product developers in India,” Kant told CNBC-TV18 on the sidelines of the Invest Kerala Global Summit. “The market demands a diversified curriculum to meet…