TCS Unveils Global AI Centre of Excellence in France

In a significant move, Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) has announced the creation of a Global Artificial Intelligence (AI) Centre of Excellence in the French capital, Paris. The announcement was made during the prestigious “Choose France Summit” hosted by President Emmanuel Macron, underscoring TCS’s commitment to the French market and the global AI landscape.

TCS PacePort: A Hub for Innovation

The new AI centre will be based in the upcoming TCS PacePort in the La Défense area of Paris, set to be inaugurated in June 2024. This state-of-the-art facility will become the seventh addition to TCS’ global Pace network, joining the ranks of innovation hubs in cities like Amsterdam, London, New York, Pittsburgh, Toronto, and Tokyo.

Harnessing Global Expertise for French Companies

The TCS AI Centre of Excellence in Paris will leverage the company’s global ecosystem of startups, academia, and research organizations to bring the best of global AI capabilities to French companies. This collaborative approach aims to tap into France’s deep talent pool in design and engineering, fostering the development of advanced human-centric AI technologies.

Pioneering AI Frontiers

Initially, the centre will focus on cutting-edge areas such as brain-computer interface, building empathy in machines, and unleashing the power of AI in arts and culture. Paris’s position as a global hub for culture, arts, and design will provide a unique advantage and impetus to these innovative initiatives.

Boosting Human-Centered AI Capabilities

According to Rammohan Gourneni, Country Head of TCS France, the new investments in the TCS PacePort and the AI Centre of Excellence demonstrate the company’s ongoing commitment to building capabilities in the most advanced technologies and delivering them to clients in France and globally.

The centre will initially focus on boosting human-centered AI capabilities for the banking and financial services, manufacturing, and consumer sectors. TCS plans to hire new talent and partner with universities to offer internships and projects, supporting France’s National AI Mission.

A Strategic Partnership for Innovation

TCS’s investment in the Global AI Centre of Excellence in France underscores the company’s recognition of the country’s thriving AI ecosystem and its strategic importance in the global technology landscape. By fostering collaboration between industry, academia, and research institutions, TCS aims to drive innovation and unlock the full potential of AI for businesses and society.

As the world embraces the transformative power of AI, TCS’s commitment to establishing a global centre of excellence in France positions the company as a key player in shaping the future of this rapidly evolving field.