??Call for proposals for building India’s foundational AI models

IndiaAI invites proposals from startups, researchers, and entrepreneurs to collaborate on building state-of-the-art foundational AI models trained on Indian datasets. This initiative aims to establish indigenous AI models that align with global standards while addressing unique challenges and opportunities within the Indian context. The models can be Large Multimodal Models, a Large Language Model (LLM) or a Small Language Model (SLM) designed to support specific domains or applications. Our goal is to foster innovation, create societal impact at scale, and strengthen India’s position in the global AI ecosystem. Read more about it here!

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?IndiaAI Safety Institute is announced for Responsible AI Innovation

Hon’ble Minister of Electronics & IT, Shri Ashwini Vaishnaw, has announced the setting up of the IndiaAI Safety Institute under the Safe and Trusted Pillar of the IndiaAI Mission to address AI risks & Safety Challenges. The IndiaAI Safety Institute will work with all relevant stakeholders, including academia, startups, industry, and government ministries/departments, to ensure safety, security, and trust in AI. The Institute will advance indigenous research and development based on Indian datasets and contextualized to India’s social, economic, cultural, and linguistic diversity. Read more about it here!

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