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Tech giant Google on Thursday signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with the Maharashtra government to provide artificial intelligence (AI)-driven solutions across key sectors in the state. As part of the partnership, Google will leverage its AI capabilities to deliver solutions in sectors such as agriculture, healthcare, sustainability, education, and startups.
The company also announced the launch of a state-of-the-art AI Center of Excellence at the Indian Institute of Information Technology (IIIIT), Nagpur. Speaking on the occasion, Devendra Fadnavis, Deputy Chief Minister, Government of Maharashtra, said, “Maharashtra is committed to AI-driven development and our partnership with Google is an important milestone in this endeavour. This partnership will provide an important future for our people.” -Equip actionable skills, revolutionize critical sectors like healthcare and agriculture, and create a thriving environment for AI startups in Maharashtra through IIIT Nagpur's AI Center of Excellence. ”
“We believe AI is key to unlocking a more prosperous, just, and sustainable future for our state, and we're excited to partner with Google in this effort,” he added. To enable an environment of innovation and entrepreneurship across the state, Google will provide startups with mentorship, networking, and demo days with Google experts and industry leaders covering areas such as technology, product development, and business strategy. The company said in a press release that it plans to do so. release. In terms of skills, the company is working on training his 500 government IT professionals with conversational AI skills through Google Cloud. Additionally, the global technology giants will also explore IT solutions for medical and agricultural issues as part of the cooperation.
In the healthcare space, the company, along with partners and the state of Maharashtra, will provide AI imaging models for health-related diseases such as tuberculosis chest X-ray and diabetic retinopathy, increasing access to care through AI-enabled screening. Similarly, the state has launched an Agricultural Landscape Understanding (ALU) API that uses remote sensing AI/ML technology to provide detailed insights into farmland at the individual farm level, including farmland size, water resources, and other landscape factors. provided to you. , according to the announcement. “We are excited to partner with the Government of Maharashtra on this AI-first collaboration to leverage a bold and responsible approach to AI to drive progress in critical sectors such as skills, healthcare, agriculture, and sustainability. I am happy,” said countryman Sanjay Gupta. Head and Vice President of Google India.
