Experts welcome AI centres for schools
1 year, 11 months ago

Experts welcome AI centres for schools

Deccan Chronicle  

HYDERABAD: Experts hailed the Centre’s decision, announced in the Union Budget, to set up three centres of AI excellence in top education institutions. Leading industry players will partner in conducting interdisciplinary research, and develop cutting-edge applications and scalable problem solutions in the areas of agriculture, health, and sustainable cities. “By establishing these, we will encourage leveraging new-age technologies for conducting interdisciplinary research, developing cutting-edge applications, and finding scalable solutions to health-related problems,” said Anand Kumar, managing director, Indian Immunologicals Ltd. Raj Koneru, the CEO of Kore.ai, a firm working in the conversational AI-first platform and solutions, said the excellence centres would unleash the potential of our economy. President of Hyderabad Public School Society Gusti Noria also termed the emphasis on establishing centres of excellence for artificial intelligence a welcome step.

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Microsoft partners with IndiaAI to train 5 lakh people on AI by 2026 | Details
6 hours, 4 minutes ago

Microsoft partners with IndiaAI to train 5 lakh people on AI by 2026 | Details

India TV News  

Microsoft partners with IndiaAI: The government's artificial intelligence programme unit IndiaAI has partnered with technology giant Microsoft to train 5 lakh individuals, including students, educators, developers, government officials, and women entrepreneurs on AI by 2026. Microsoft India and South Asia President, Puneet Chandok told news agency PTI that the USD 3 billion investment announced by the company's Chairman and CEO …

AI needs to be human-centred to charm people into adoption
21 hours, 47 minutes ago

AI needs to be human-centred to charm people into adoption

Live Mint  

The transformative potential of artificial intelligence as a ‘general purpose technology’ has been compared to that of fire, the wheel and electricity. Deepmind co-founder Mutstafa Suleyman suggested that one of the best ways to mitigate the misuse of AI would be containment of the AI industry. What if the AI weather app’s output helps farmers better visualize future weather risks? …

CM Revanth Will Launch AI City Soon: Minister Sridhar Babu
5 days, 12 hours ago

CM Revanth Will Launch AI City Soon: Minister Sridhar Babu

Deccan Chronicle  

Hyderabad: In addition to the proposed Future City, AI City and Pharma City, the Telangana government plans to establish Blockchain City and AI University, which will focus on quantum computing excellence, IT and industries minister D. Sridhar Babu said on Friday. Speaking at the inauguration of Centillion Networks and HC Robotics' new campus in Madhapur, Sridhar Babu revealed that Chief …

Telangana Ready to Support AI Technologies That Drive Social Impact
2 weeks, 1 day ago

Telangana Ready to Support AI Technologies That Drive Social Impact

Deccan Chronicle  

Hyderabad: Startups are driving innovation, and Telangana is ready to support AI solutions that drive social impact, said Jayesh Ranjan, IAS, Special Chief Secretary of the Department of Information Technology, Electronics & Communications, and the Department of Industries & Commerce, Government of Telangana. Jayesh Ranjan asked everyone to explore as many use cases as possible and work towards turning them …

AI integrated in curriculum for KGBVs, residential schools in North Andhra
3 weeks, 5 days ago

AI integrated in curriculum for KGBVs, residential schools in North Andhra

New Indian Express  

SRIKAKULAM: The State government has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with Quest Alliance and Leadership for Equity under Amazon’s Future Engineer programme to create and equip young learners for the digital future. Speaking to The New Indian Express, Srikakulam District Education Officer Dr S Tirumala Chaitanya said, “Integration of AI curriculum will help equip students with skills needed for future …

Make AI in India, work for India is the vision as India embarks on AI revolution: Jitin Prasada
1 month ago

Make AI in India, work for India is the vision as India embarks on AI revolution: Jitin Prasada

Live Mint  

New Delhi, Dec 9 Union Minister Jitin Prasada on Monday asserted the vision to develop artificial intelligence in India, for India, and all, and said the country is poised for an AI revolution. Prasada, Minister of State for Electronics & Information Technology, in a keynote address at the India Internet Governance Forum 2024, said India is not only the largest …

Alumni collaboration and AI centre to drive global excellence : Nara Lokesh
1 month ago

Alumni collaboration and AI centre to drive global excellence : Nara Lokesh

Deccan Chronicle  

Visakhapatnam:Education minister Nara Lokesh announced plans to enhance the higher education ecosystem through alumni collaboration and the adoption of artificial intelligence. Speaking at Andhra University’s annual alumni meet, Lokesh outlined the government’s goal to restore the university’s prestige and position it among India’s top three and the world’s top 100 institutions. He also revealed plans to establish an AI Centre …

Google and Andhra Pradesh to work together to accelerate AI innovation and adoption across the state
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1 month ago

Google and Andhra Pradesh to work together to accelerate AI innovation and adoption across the state

Firstpost  

Google plans to offer 10,000 certifications through its AI Essentials course, enabling students, professionals, and government officials to integrate AI into their daily workflows for greater efficiency Beyond skilling and entrepreneurship, the partnership aims to integrate AI into critical sectors. Image Credit: Reuters In a progressive step towards embracing artificial intelligence, the Government of Andhra Pradesh has partnered with Google …

IIT Madras launches 'Centre for Human-Centric AI' to amplify human potential
1 month, 2 weeks ago

IIT Madras launches 'Centre for Human-Centric AI' to amplify human potential

India Today  

IIT Madras Pravartak Technologies Foundation has launched a 'Centre for Human-Centric Artificial Intelligence' to harness AI to amplify human potential, which could be a critical opportunity for India. This newly launched centre will help identify risks to inform future regulations, ensuring that India's AI development is safe and responsible, especially in the Indian context, while maximising innovation. The centre was …

IIT and IIIT Join Forces to Empower Non-English Speaking Sellers with AI-Powered E-VikrAI
2 months, 2 weeks ago

IIT and IIIT Join Forces to Empower Non-English Speaking Sellers with AI-Powered E-VikrAI

Deccan Chronicle  

Two Hyderabad research institutes, IIT and IIIT, have joined forces to drive India's AI revolution with the launch of e-VikrAI. This innovative tool, part of the BharatGen initiative, is designed to simplify e-commerce for non-English speaking sellers by automating the listing process. The tool automates the process of listing products online by analysing images and generating descriptions in seconds. It …

Telangana Industries and IT Minister calls for focus on quality
3 months, 4 weeks ago

Telangana Industries and IT Minister calls for focus on quality

The Hindu  

IT and Industries Minister D. Sridhar Babu underscored the significance of focussing on quality of products, rather than the quantity, and harnessing the potential of Artificial Intelligence. Speaking after inaugurating the 38th annual convention of the Hyderabad chapter of Quality Circle Forum of India here on Wednesday, he said focus on quality and AI would help India become number one …

India not yet ready for AI regulations says Experts
4 months ago

India not yet ready for AI regulations says Experts

New Indian Express  

HYDERABAD: On the second day of the Global AI Summit 2024 at HICC, experts from various fields discussed key aspects of Artificial Intelligence. Arghya Sengupta, Founder & Research Director of Vidhi Centre for Legal Policy, said that India is not yet ready for AI regulations and that small innovators and developers could be most affected and recommended adopting certain codes …

Revanth Reddy reaffirms Telangana’s commitment to AI
4 months ago

Revanth Reddy reaffirms Telangana’s commitment to AI

The Hindu  

A two-day Global AI Summit of the Telangana government got under way on September 5 with Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy reaffirming the State’s commitment to make most of the power of Artificial Intelligence and positioning Hyderabad as a future-ready city. In our city, we not only embrace future, but also create it,” he told the event in which the …

Hyderabad: Poised to be a leader in AI
4 months ago

Hyderabad: Poised to be a leader in AI

Deccan Chronicle  

In Telangana, AI is being used to overcome traditional agricultural challenges - by analysing crop data and soil conditions, AI provides personalized guidance to farmers, to maximize yield and get the best possible harvest. As the world eagerly delves into the transformative power of Artificial Intelligence, learning more while it harnesses AI’s potential, the Telangana Global AI Summit 2024 at …

Upskilling key to blunting impact of AI on jobs: Telangana IT Minister Sridhar Babu
4 months, 1 week ago

Upskilling key to blunting impact of AI on jobs: Telangana IT Minister Sridhar Babu

The Hindu  

A two-day Global AI Summit, to be organised by Telangana government in Hyderabad from September 5, is set to serve as a forum for exchange of views on issues concerning Artificial Intelligence, seeking advice from global experts as well as getting inputs for the proposed AI City. The summit next month will set an example for other States even while …

AI, AI Captain: India Tops Global Rankings in Skills, GitHub Projects, 40th in Readiness: MoS IT to Parliament
4 months, 4 weeks ago

AI, AI Captain: India Tops Global Rankings in Skills, GitHub Projects, 40th in Readiness: MoS IT to Parliament

News 18  

While India ranks first in Artificial Intelligence Skill Penetration and first in the number of GitHub AI Projects in the Stanford AI Index report 2024, in the Oxford AI Readiness Index, India is ranked 40th, reflecting the country’s ongoing efforts to strengthen its AI infrastructure, Jitin Prasada, Minister of State for Electronics and Information Technology, recently told Parliament. Prasada emphasised …

Government to transform AP into a world-class AI hub, says Lokesh
5 months ago

Government to transform AP into a world-class AI hub, says Lokesh

Deccan Chronicle  

VIJAYAWADA: IT and electronics minister Nara Lokesh disclosed that the state government's mission is to transform Andhra Pradesh into an Artificial Intelligence Hub. “As part of it, we will be establishing a prestigious global AI university in A P,” Lokesh emphasised on Wednesday while reviewing the performance of higher education departments in the state. The minister discussed the steps being …

Union budget 2024-25 should prioritise AI research: Experts
5 months, 3 weeks ago

Union budget 2024-25 should prioritise AI research: Experts

New Indian Express  

BENGALURU: As IT companies are increasingly focusing on Artificial Intelligence and Generative AI use cases, experts say the upcoming Budget should promote AI research and implementation apart from focusing on upskilling programmes. In the interim Budget, finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman had announced that three centres of excellence for Artificial Intelligence would be set-up in top educational institutions. “With the increasing …

We are committed to supporting India AI mission's application development initiative: ChatGPT maker OpenAI
6 months ago

We are committed to supporting India AI mission's application development initiative: ChatGPT maker OpenAI

Hindustan Times  

ChatGPT maker OpenAI is committed to supporting India AI mission's application development initiative, a senior company executive said on Wednesday, highlighting that concrete use cases of Artificial Intelligence are emerging in the country across areas such as agriculture, healthcare and education. ChatGPT maker OpenAI is committed to supporting India AI mission's application development initiative, a senior company executive said on …

Hyderabad to host global AI summit in July
10 months ago

Hyderabad to host global AI summit in July

The Hindu  

The Telangana government plans to organise a global Artificial Intelligence summit in Hyderabad in July, the State’s IT and Industries Minister D. Sridhar Babu said here on Thursday. The decision is in line with the State government focus on making Hyderabad and Telangana AI capital of the world, he said, opening a centre of excellence for AI and Machine Learning …

Union Budget and navigating the AI path
11 months, 1 week ago

Union Budget and navigating the AI path

Live Mint  

In the Union Budget for fiscal year 2023-24, finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman introduced the government's artificial intelligence plans, announcing three AI centres of excellence in top educational institutes. This initiative, aimed at realizing the 'Make AI in India' and 'Make AI Work for India' vision, was expected to see partnerships with industry leaders for interdisciplinary research and developing advanced applications …

Using AI to improve sustainability in Smart Cities
11 months, 3 weeks ago

Using AI to improve sustainability in Smart Cities

The Hindu  

Fifteen consortiums have applied for the chance to set up a Centre of Excellence in Artificial Intelligence tasked with helping Indian cities achieve demonstrable improvements in the Sustainable Development Goals that are relevant to them. Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman had announced the setting up of three Centres of Excellence in Artificial Intelligence in Agriculture, Health and Sustainable Cities during …

‘AI tools train the mind to think’
1 year, 1 month ago

‘AI tools train the mind to think’

The Hindu  

With technology fully embedded in our modern lives and Artificial Intelligence sparking both fear and promise, experts sought to explain why it is important to stay abreast of developments today. The speakers were speaking at a webinar on Generative AI for Higher Education presented by Vellore Institute of Technology, Chennai, under the career counselling series of The Hindu Education Plus. …

Conclave explores Artificial Intelligence and its applications across all fields
1 year, 6 months ago

Conclave explores Artificial Intelligence and its applications across all fields

The Hindu  

Artificial Intelligence is unstoppable and Tamil Nadu’s focus should be on how it can benefit from many advancements across the world, said S. Arunraj, executive director, ELCOT. Mr. Arunraj was speaking at the inauguration of “AI Horizon 2023: Reshaping industries through intelligent technologies”, organised by Rajalakshmi Institute of Technology here on Saturday. He detailed how their department was exploring the …

AI's potential in enhancing India's tech ecosystem vast: PM Modi
1 year, 7 months ago

AI's potential in enhancing India's tech ecosystem vast: PM Modi

The Hindu  

Prime Minister Narendra Modi held a meeting with OpenAI CEO Sam Altman on June 9 and said that artificial intelligence's potential in enhancing India's tech ecosystem is vast, among the youth in particular. Earlier, Mr. Altman said in a tweet, "Great conversation with @narendramodi discussing india's incredible tech ecosystem and how the country can benefit from ai. The potential of …

3 centres of excellence for AI, 100 labs in engg colleges for developing 5G apps
1 year, 11 months ago

3 centres of excellence for AI, 100 labs in engg colleges for developing 5G apps

Deccan Chronicle  

NEW DELHI: Three centres of excellence for artificial intelligence in top educational institutions and 100 labs in engineering institutions for developing applications using 5G services will be set up, Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman announced on Wednesday. Re-envisioning teacher training through innovative pedagogy, curriculum transaction, continuous professional development, dipstick surveys, ICT implementation and a research and development grant for indigenous …

India’s AI focus on problem solving for agriculture, health and smart cities
1 year, 11 months ago

India’s AI focus on problem solving for agriculture, health and smart cities

Hindustan Times  

The Union Budget 2023 highlighted the government’s focus on building localised applications for artificial intelligence, announcing that the country will set up three new centres in top educational institutions with the intention of finding scalable solutions across sectors, including agriculture, health, and sustainable cities. “The three new planned, dedicated AI Centres of Excellence will help accelerate the adoption and mainstreaming …

Union Budget 2023 AI Nirmala Sitharaman Artificial Intelligence Make India Work
1 year, 11 months ago

Union Budget 2023 AI Nirmala Sitharaman Artificial Intelligence Make India Work

ABP News  

Artificial Intelligence is slowly taking over the world, and it appears that India is wholeheartedly looking to tap into the sector, with plans to set up "centres of excellence" to develop AI technology. Sitharaman announced that in order to help realise the vision of "Make AI In India and Make AI work for India," three centres of excellence for artificial …

IIT-Madras gets $1 million to study AI
2 years ago

IIT-Madras gets $1 million to study AI

The Hindu  

The Indian Institute of Technology Madras has received a grant of $1 million to set up a new multidisciplinary centre for research and development on responsible artificial intelligence. The Centre for Responsible AI is under the aegis of the Robert Bosch Centre for Data Science and Artificial Intelligence. Head of the centre B. Ravindran said the grant would help to …

IIT Delhi Alumnus to Donate $10 Million to Develop AI labs at His Alma Mater
3 years, 1 month ago

IIT Delhi Alumnus to Donate $10 Million to Develop AI labs at His Alma Mater

News 18  

An alumnus of IIT Delhi alumnus has pledged to donate USD 10 million around Rs 75 crore to his alma mater. This generous gift will catalyse cutting edge research in AI and related areas and propel ScAI and IIT Delhi in their quest for building better solutions for the benefit of our society, environment, industry and nation.” Read | UPSC …

Intel India sets up centre for artificial intelligence
4 years, 2 months ago

Intel India sets up centre for artificial intelligence

The Hindu  

Intel India said it had partnered IIIT Hyderabad, Public Health Foundation of India and the Telangana government to unveil a research centre to focus on leveraging artificial intelligence to solve India’s population-scale challenges in sectors such as healthcare and smart mobility. The applied AI research centre, INAI, here will act as a catalyst to accelerate India’s leadership in AI while …

Investing in data, AI is crucial for country
4 years, 4 months ago

Investing in data, AI is crucial for country

Live Mint  

BENGALURU :India has the right ecosystem and an efficient talent pool to create millions of new-age jobs and drive a data and artificial intelligence revolution to become a global powerhouse, said top executives of Infosys Ltd and Wipro Ltd at a panel discussion organized by IT industry body Nasscom on Tuesday. “We have to identify a comprehensive plan for India’s …

Telangana gearing up for AI readiness to gain first-mover advantage: KT Rama Rao
4 years, 11 months ago

Telangana gearing up for AI readiness to gain first-mover advantage: KT Rama Rao

Deccan Chronicle  

Hyderabad: IT and industries minister K. Taraka Rama Rao said that India has one of the most compelling business stories in the world. Participating in a panel discussion “India: The Investment and Innovation Nation,” a part of the ongoing World Economic Forum Summit in Davos, the TS minister pointed out that India has 40 per cent of youth who are …

IIT Hyderabad to collaborate with Telangana government on artificial intelligence
5 years ago

IIT Hyderabad to collaborate with Telangana government on artificial intelligence

India Today  

Indian Institute of Technology Hyderabad is going to collaborate with the Government of Telangana for research on artificial intelligence. About the MoU: The MoU was signed by BS Murty, Director, IIT Hyderabad, and Jayesh Ranjan, IAS, Principal Secretary to Government of Telangana, Departments of Information Technology and Industries and Commerce during an event held on January 2 as part of …

Artificial Intelligence workforce to boom in future
5 years, 7 months ago

Artificial Intelligence workforce to boom in future

Deccan Chronicle  

Hyderabad: The demand for Artificial Intelligence professionals is expected to be 2,38,000 in the next three years in India according to National Association of Software and Service Companies analysis released recently. While Artificial Intelligence has been around since the 1980s, the major work is being seen in the last five years with rapid growth and change in the use of …

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