New Delhi: IIT Delhi has partnered with WM Global Technology Services India Private Limited (Walmart Global Tech) under a four-year, Rs 9 crore initiative to advance AI, Machine Learning and Data Science research, education and talent development at its Yardi School of Artificial Intelligence.Under the initiative, the Yardi School of Artificial Intelligence will advance research in AI, Machine Learning and Data Science, focusing on applications relevant to industry and society. It will also support student researchers through dedicated fellowships, strengthen teaching capabilities through faculty development and teacher training initiatives beyond the IIT Delhi campus, enhance research infrastructure, and develop a pipeline of skilled AI professionals.The initiative will also offer learning opportunities to industry professionals and learners from underrepresented communities.Speaking about the partnership, Prof. Jayant Jain, Dean, Corporate Relations, IIT Delhi, said, “Artificial Intelligence is transforming research, industry and society at an unprecedented pace. Partnerships with industry provide an important avenue to strengthen the ecosystem for advanced research, innovation and technology-based entrepreneurship. We are pleased to partner with Walmart Global Tech and look forward to creating meaningful and lasting impact through this collaboration.”Over the next four years, IIT Delhi will lead the initiative’s implementation with regular reviews of progress and outcomes. Through its fellowships, faculty development and teacher training, the initiative is expected to build a lasting pipeline of AI researchers and educators who carry the school’s work into classrooms, labs and industry.
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