International AI Conference in Hyderabad
Hyderabad global AI summit: At the opening of the CoE for AI and ML set up by DST at T-Hub, the event, which will feature AI leaders and wide-ranging discussions, will be part of the State government's measures to harness the power of AI.
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AI conference in Hyderabad 2024
On Thursday, D. Sridhar Babu, the state's minister of information technology and industries, announced that Hyderabad, the capital of Telangana, will host a global AI summit in July.
He explained that this move is in keeping with the State government's goals of establishing Hyderabad and Telangana as the global AI capital. This comes as the Union government's Department of Science and Technology (DST) has established a centre of excellence for AI and Machine Learning at the startup incubator T-Hub in Hyderabad.
Artificial Intelligence event, India in July
Reiterating that the dates for the AI Summit have been almost finalized by IT Secretary Jayesh Ranjan, the Minister aimed to emphasize the State government's desire to develop the AI ecosystem by inviting prominent AI firms to establish operations in Hyderabad. An AI City has already been announced by the government as it believes that Hyderabad has the talent pool to not only compete but lead the way in artificial intelligence.
Hyderabad tech event in July 2024
Leaders in artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML) are expected to attend the summit. Mr. Sridhar Babu, who pointed out that the state is already driving some groundbreaking AI projects—such as those for farm produce, pensioner verification, and pothole detection—said that it will host discussions on a wide range of subjects.
"Our strength lies in robotics and computer vision, accounting for a whopping 61% of patent filings in the State," he said, emphasizing the need to enhance engagement amid AI touching various spheres.
The Machine Learning and Artificial Intelligence Technology Hub (MATH), the CoE, is unique in its mission to promote innovation, generate employment opportunities, and support the growth of new businesses, according to a joint statement by the DST and T-Hub. In an effort to establish itself as the national leader in AI-driven initiatives, it plans to create 500 new jobs in the field by 2025 and support 150 new businesses each year.
