On Monday, April 9 at 4:30 PM in CSE 691, P Anandan, CEO of the Wadhwani Institute of Artificial Intelligence (https://wadhwaniai.org/) will give an overview talk describing the new research institute. P Anandan was the Founding Managing Director of the Microsoft Research India.
The Wadhwani Institute of Artificial Intelligence was launched on Feb 18 with a focus on social good and betterment. It was founded by technology entrepreneurs Romesh and Sunil Wadhwani, to bring the immense promise of AI to bear upon large-scale social problems. The Government of Maharashtra and the University of Mumbai have provided space in the heart of Mumbai for the institute. The Wadhwani Institute for Artificial Intelligence will: * Develop solutions in agriculture, health, education, financial inclusion, language, and infrastructure. * Be a hub for AI scientists from top global institutions to collaborate with social-sector organizations. * Explore questions of ethics and guidelines for AI in development. P Anandan will give a brief talk about the institute followed by a discussion of the goals and opportunities of Wadhwani AI.
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