When Mukesh Ambani makes an announcement, it’s rarely small. He’s the man who gave India dirt-cheap internet and turned Jio into a household name. Now, he’s back with something even bigger — Artificial Intelligence.
At Reliance’s big reveal, Ambani launched a brand-new company called Reliance Intelligence. The mission? To make India not just a user of AI but a serious global player. And he isn’t doing it alone — Reliance is shaking hands with giants like Google, Meta, and OpenAI.
This isn’t about showing off shiny tech. It’s about making AI useful for the average Indian — whether it’s a farmer in Bihar, a student in Chennai, or a small business owner in Surat.
So, What Exactly Is Reliance Intelligence?
Think of it as Jio 2.0 — but instead of cheap data, it’s all about AI for everyone. Ambani laid out 14 new AI updates that touch almost every part of life: calls, streaming, sports, education, even agriculture.
Here’s a breakdown — and why they actually matter.
The 14 AI Updates — Explained Simply
- Jio Phone Call AI- Ever wished you could record or translate a phone call instantly? With this, you can. No fancy app needed — just dial a number, press a button, and boom: your call is transcribed, summarized, or translated into your own language. For people still using feature phones, this is massive.
- Jio AI Cloud- 100GB free cloud storage for every Jio user. Not just storage — it’s smart. You can search photos with AI, scan documents, and get AI-generated “memories.” Basically, a personal Google Photos but desi.
- Jio Frames (Smart Glasses)- Glasses that can translate speech on the fly, take HD photos, stream live video, and respond to your voice commands. Imagine walking through Chandni Chowk with glasses telling you directions in your own language.
- Jio Star (Voice Cloning)- This one’s wild. AI that can clone voices perfectly. So yes, Lionel Messi could “speak” Hindi in his own voice, lip-sync and all. Ads, films, commentary — the entertainment industry won’t be the same.
- Ria (AI for Jio Hotstar)- Hunting for highlights? Just say, “Show me Kohli’s sixes,” and Ria will dig them up instantly. No scrolling, no typing.
- JioLenz (Sports AI)- Want Bhojpuri commentary for an IPL match? Or your own custom highlights? JioLenz makes sports streaming as personal as your playlist.
- AI Create Hub- Upload one photo and get a promo video. For a chai shop owner who wants to advertise, or a YouTuber on a budget, this is gold.
- BharatGPT Hanuman- India’s very own ChatGPT, built with IIT Bombay. Unlike global models, this one understands Indian languages — Tamil, Telugu, Bhojpuri, Hindi, and more. Finally, an AI that talks the way we do.
- Jamnagar AI Data Center- Reliance is pouring ₹1.5–2.5 lakh crore into building the world’s largest AI data center, fully powered by green energy. Think of it as India’s AI engine room.
- Google Partnership- Google is helping build the Jio AI Cloud. Their global know-how + Jio’s Indian reach = big win.
- Meta Partnership- Meta is working with Reliance to build AI tools for small Indian businesses. Imagine a kirana store running ads powered by AI.
- OpenAI Partnership- Reliance wants to bring ChatGPT to India, hosted locally, and 85% cheaper. Students, coders, writers — this could be a game-changer.
- JioPC Pocket Computer- A tiny device that turns any screen into a computer. No buying expensive laptops, just plug and use. Perfect for schools and startups.
- JioBrain + Robotics- For businesses, JioBrain offers 500+ AI tools — from fraud detection to coding. And in factories, farms, and hospitals, Reliance is rolling out robots, with ₹40,000 crore invested in AI-powered food parks.
Why This Feels Different
Most AI announcements are flashy demos that never reach ordinary people. But Ambani’s pitch was clear: this AI isn’t just for tech bros in Silicon Valley — it’s for every Indian.
Whether you’re watching cricket, running a small shop, or just making a phone call, Jio wants AI to be part of it.
The Bigger Picture
Reliance’s move isn’t just about technology — it’s about positioning India as a global AI hub. For years, India has been the “user” of Western platforms. Ambani is betting big that now, with local models like BharatGPT, green-powered data centers, and world-class partnerships, India can become a creator too.
