India AI and Meta to foster advancements in AI & Emerging Technologies

India AI and Meta have forged a collaborative partnership with the shared objective of propelling the progress of AI & Emerging Technologies research and development. The partnership’s primary aim is to achieve groundbreaking advancements in AI technology and its practical applications.

As part of their joint efforts, the possibility of establishing a Center of Excellence to foster the growth of AI & other Emerging Technologies startups is also being explored.

A Collaborative Effort by India AI and Meta

This endeavor aims to promote social inclusion, enhance government service delivery, and drive innovation using advanced technologies like large language models, Generative AI, cognitive systems, and translation models.
To achieve their objectives, the collaboration will leverage Meta’s cutting-edge AI research models, including LlaMA(Large Language Model Meta AI), Massively Multilingual Speech, and No Language Left Behind(NLLB).
A primary focus of this partnership will be the development of datasets in diverse Indian Languages, with special attention given to supporting translation and building large language models for low-resource languages.
Moreover, ‘India AI’ and Meta will work towards improving access to AI compute resources for researchers, startups, and resource-constrained organizations. They will facilitate knowledge sharing and collaboration in the fields of AI & Emerging Technologies through workshops, seminars, conferences, and similar platforms.

Nurturing India’s AI Talent and Spreading Awareness about AI

Both organizations are committed to creating initiatives and programs that elevate the proficiency and knowledge of AI & Emerging Technologies for researchers, professionals, and students in India, thereby playing a crucial role in nurturing the country’s AI talent.
Moreover, ‘India AI’ and Meta share a mutual objective of spreading awareness about the potential advantages and risks associated with AI among diverse stakeholders, which encompass policymakers, businesses, civil society, and the general public. Together, they will collaborate on developing comprehensive tools and guidelines to promote responsible AI practices.

Pioneering Digital Adoption and Advancing AI Solutions

India leads the way in embracing digital advancements, with a clear focus on the significant role of AI and Emerging Technologies in extending technological benefits to a wider population. This collaboration with Meta will foster joint research and development efforts to address substantial challenges through the utilization of cutting-edge AI technologies and other open-source solutions.