Meta Partners with IndiaAI and MeitY to Boost AI Research and Skilling in India
| Aspect | Details |
|---|---|
| Partnership | Meta partners with IndiaAI and MeitY for AI research and skill development. |
| Key Initiatives | - Establishment of Center for Generative AI at IIT Jodhpur (Shrijan). |
| - Launch of "AI for Skilling and Capacity Building" initiative. | |
| Generative AI Center | Focus on sectors like healthcare, mobility, and education. |
| Promotes accessibility to AI resources and collaboration through workshops. | |
| AI for Skilling Initiative | Trains 100,000 youth aged 18-30 in AI and LLMs. |
| Includes Gen AI Resource Hub, course for developers, and hackathons. | |
| Funding | Meta pledges Rs 750 lakhs over three years for the Generative AI Center. |
| Collaborations | Partnered with Gati Shakti Vishwavidyalaya and AIIMS Jodhpur. |
| Vision | Aligns with India's $5 trillion economy goal by fostering AI ecosystem. |
| Emphasizes open-source solutions and ethical innovation. | |
| Sustainability | Continuous monitoring by a joint committee from MeitY and Meta. |