CAIRL Launched to Drive Responsible AI Development and Innovation

Hyderabad: The Collaborative Artificial Intelligence Research Labs Foundation (CAIRL) was officially launched on Monday at the T-Hub in Hyderabad. The event gathered industry leaders, academic experts, and government representatives to address India’s AI landscape, with a vision to foster responsible AI development through collaborative efforts between academia, industry, and government.

The event commenced with an introductory speech by Ramamohan Manamasa, Entrepreneur and Managing Director of Colaberry Private Limited, highlighting CAIRL’s mission to advance AI research and applications that benefit society. Following the introduction, Ram Katamaraja, Founder and CEO of Colaberry Inc., USA, delivered a keynote on the Global AI Research Landscape and the crucial role of the CAIRL in shaping AI’s future in India.

The launch featured Shri Jayesh Ranjan Garu, IAS, Special Chief Secretary, IT E&C, Industries Department, Government of Telangana, as the Guest of Honour, who underscored Telangana's commitment to transforming Hyderabad into a global hub for AI talent and industry.

A key component of the event was the panel discussion, AI 2030: Envisioning the Future of Artificial Intelligence in Industry and Society, moderated by Dr. Suraj Bansali, Director of Clinical Development at Elanco. The panel explored the transformative role of AI in the next decade, focusing on disruptive innovations, ethical challenges, and industry-specific applications across various sectors. Panelists included:

• Neil Gogte, IT Guru and Chairman of KMIT & NGIT Engineering Colleges

• Dr. P. Ratnakar, Secretary General of FABA, President of Life Sciences at Innominds

• Dr. Bindu Nishal, Vice President, Agri Innovations & One Health at the Sustainability Innovation Centre (SINC), IKP Knowledge Park

• Ram Katamaraja, Founder and CEO of Colaberry Inc., USA

The discussion highlighted CAIRL’s objectives to accelerate AI talent development, promote open-source AI research, and establish strategic partnerships with institutions such as IIT, IIIT, BITS, NIT Warangal, and ISB.

Next Steps for CAIRL

As part of its commitment to fostering responsible AI innovation, CAIRL has outlined several strategic initiatives:

• Collaboration with the Telangana Government: CAIRL will work closely with the government on AI innovation and research initiatives to strengthen Hyderabad's AI ecosystem.

• Academic Partnerships: CAIRL will explore partnerships with premier academic institutions for collaborative AI research and talent development.

• AI Researcher Database: The foundation aims to create a curated database of AI researchers and research works, both locally and globally, to facilitate knowledge sharing.

• Promotion of Open-Source AI Projects: CAIRL will encourage open-source AI research to foster transparency and collaboration in the AI community.

• AI Talent Development: CAIRL will focus on building a skilled AI workforce through industry and academic partnerships, positioning Hyderabad as a center for AI talent.