IBM, Gujarat govt sign MoU to establish 'AI Cluster' in GIFT City

by IANS |

New Delhi, June 29 (IANS) IT major IBM and the Department of Science and Technology, Government of Gujarat, on Saturday, entered a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to establish and promote an artificial intelligence (AI) Cluster leveraging IBM’s Watsonx to foster innovation and collaboration among financial institutions in Gujarat International Finance Tec (GIFT) City.


As part of this collaboration, financial institutions will gain access to AI Sandbox, assistance in providing proof of concept, AI Literacy programmes and Digital Assistant Solutions.


"This MoU with IBM will help Gujarat to lead the country in efforts to adopt AI and drive digital transformation," said Gujarat Chief Minister Bhupendrabhai Patel.


As part of this partnership, IBM will provide software technologies and platforms over a cloud environment enabling financial institutions to customise and fine-tune large language AI models in a sandbox environment.


"This collaboration is a significant step in our continued association with the Government of Gujarat to accelerate the digital transformation of the state," Sandip Patel, MD, IBM India & South Asia, said.


"By establishing this AI cluster, our aim is to make the latest AI solutions easily accessible to the vibrant and growing number of financial institutions in GIFT City," he added.


The IT major will also aim to build a digital assistant-based solution that facilitates the onboarding and integration of these customised large language models for financial institutions.


Aligned with IBM’s commitment to skill 30 million people by 2030 and train 2 million learners in AI by the end of 2026, the company said it will develop an AI curriculum for schools and universities across Gujarat.

Latest News
Passport, visa details compromised in cyber attack affecting Australia's Department of Home Affairs Fri, Oct 25, 2024, 03:39 PM
2nd Test: New Zealand stretch lead to 188 at Tea Fri, Oct 25, 2024, 03:16 PM
Loan limit under PM Mudra Yojana raised to Rs 20 lakh from Rs 10 lakh Fri, Oct 25, 2024, 03:11 PM
2nd Test: Santner helps NZ bowl out India for 156, take 103-run lead Fri, Oct 25, 2024, 03:06 PM
Misconception that Indians are playing spin better than anyone else: Simon Doull Fri, Oct 25, 2024, 03:03 PM
MP horror: Woman gangraped, husband assaulted; probe underway Fri, Oct 25, 2024, 02:57 PM
Priyanka Gandhi invests Rs 2.24 cr in Franklin India Flexi Cap, fund has ACC Ltd in its portfolio Fri, Oct 25, 2024, 02:53 PM
16 killed in Mexico gang clash Fri, Oct 25, 2024, 02:46 PM
Three-time MLA Kalyan elected Haryana Speaker Fri, Oct 25, 2024, 02:39 PM
Australia: Two dead after truck veers into house Fri, Oct 25, 2024, 02:34 PM
Mahayuti partners plan to ride on PM’s popularity, organise 10 rallies from Nov 7 on Fri, Oct 25, 2024, 02:05 PM
Pacific island country Kiribati holds presidential election Fri, Oct 25, 2024, 12:57 PM
Rahul Gandhi, Kharge urge residents to stay safe as Cyclone Dana hits Odisha Fri, Oct 25, 2024, 12:32 PM
Cyclone Dana: Flight, train services resume in West Bengal Fri, Oct 25, 2024, 12:22 PM
UNICEF pledges support for Kenya's polio immunisation programme Fri, Oct 25, 2024, 12:13 PM