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Although steps like NDTSP and DPDP are great beginnings to generate enthusiasm of India Inc. and public in AI, opportunities are galore to improve citizen services like using AI to reduce legal case backlogs at courts, tax compliance, disease risk prediction from citizen lifestyle data, fraud detection in government schemes, using large language models (LLMs) for services and education delivery, etc. CoEs

Global tech company CISCO has partnered with NAMTECH an initiative backed by steel maker AMNS India to impart training in areas like cybersecurity and Artificial Intelligence (AI) for the manufacturing industry. The agreement, which was signed at the Vibrant Gujarat Global Summit 2024 in Gandhinagar, aims to build a talent pipeline comprising more than 5,000 engineers and technicians over the next five years.

Data is the new oil of every industry, and its management and security are a prime concern. Cyber risk is the biggest threat Indian organisations face with 38% of respondents surveyed by accounting firm PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC) feeling extremely exposed.

This is necessary as the department is charged with the responsibility of generating public awareness about government schemes tailored for their socio-economic emancipation and development of their areas, he added. Joint Director Information (Hqrs), Vevaik Puri, Joint Director Information, Jammu, Atul Gupta and Joint Director Information, Kashmir, Mohammad Aslam besides other officers and officials attended the meeting in person and virtually.

According to an official release, the focus will be on leveraging IBM SkillsBuild, to empower learners in Gujarat with skills in technologies such as AI (including generative AI), cybersecurity, hybrid cloud, and workplace skills for professional development. Recently, IBM unveiled the new IBM Consulting Client Innovation Center (CIC) in Gandhinagar, emphasising technology areas such as generative artificial intelligence (AI), hybrid cloud, and cybersecurity.