Kerala on Track to Become India's AI Hub, Says CM Vijayan

By siliconindia  |  Thursday, 11 July 2024, 06:30:36 PM IST

Kerala on Track to Become India's AI Hub, Says CM Vijayan
Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan announced that Kerala aims to become India’s hub for Artificial Intelligence (AI) by integrating AI tools across sectors and making significant indigenous contributions in this field. He made these remarks during the inauguration of the nation’s inaugural International Generative Artificial Intelligence (GenAI) conclave in Kerala, organized by the Kerala State Industrial Development Corporation (KSIDC) in partnership with IBM.
“The conclave is a stepping stone towards elevating Kerala into the hub of GenAI in the country. Integrating AI into all key sectors including tourism, healthcare, education, IT and renewable energy will stimulate economic growth and improve the quality of life of people”, said CM Vijayan.
“The government has identified AI as a focus sector in its new Industrial Policy. Automated warning systems using AI can be explored in saving lives from man-animal conflicts. More AI-based investments are anticipated in the state in the near future. AI can give solutions for improving irrigation, agriculture production and climate change mitigation, environmental protection and forecast adverse weather incidents”, added CM Vijayan.
Terming the conference a significant event for the entire nation, State Industries Minister P Rajeev stated that GenAI is poised to revolutionize the industry by improving efficiency and productivity. “This conclave is a platform to explore possibilities like how GenAI can address real-life challenges and expand avenues for growth, besides developing tools that can benefit various sectors through our economy and society”, said Rajeev.
Dinesh Nirmal, Senior Vice President, IBM, said the firm is focusing on how to contribute to society through GenAI. “The conclave will showcase how we can infuse GenAI into enterprises, besides exploring how a product created in Kochi can be branded globally”, said Nirmal.
Source: IANS

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