Maharashtra to roll out its first AI policy this year
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Maharashtra to roll out its first AI policy this year

Deccan Chronicle  

Mumbai: Maharashtra’s Information and Technology Minister Ashish Shelar on Tuesday directed his department to draft the state’s first independent Artificial Intelligence policy. Emphasising the importance of AI in shaping the future of industries, businesses and governance, Mr. Shelar said it is important that Maharashtra positions itself at the leader of India’s technological advancement. During the meeting, Shelar stressed the importance of leveraging AI to boost industries, attract businesses, create employment opportunities, and establish Maharashtra as a major player in the AI sector, an official statement said. The minister noted that it is important to align Maharashtra’s AI aspirations with national efforts such as IndiaAI Mission so that the state emerges as a leader in the AI revolution.

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