IndiaAI Compute Portal and AIKosha Dataset Platform Launched to Boost AI Innovation
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| Why in News? | Union IT Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw launched the IndiaAI Compute Portal and AIKosha Dataset Platform under the IndiaAI Mission to boost AI accessibility and innovation in India. |
| IndiaAI Compute Portal | - Provides access to 18,000+ GPUs, cloud storage, and AI services. - Supports students, startups, researchers, academia, and government departments. - Offers affordable AI computing at below ₹100 per hour. - Facilitates development of India's own foundational AI model. |
| AIKosha Dataset Platform | - Acts as a one-stop platform for high-quality, non-personal datasets. - Provides resources, tools, and expert mentorship for AI developers. - Enables creation of India-specific AI models. - Supports AI startups, academia, and government bodies. |
| India's Own Foundational AI Model | - 67 applications received for AI model development. - Aims to build a cost-effective foundational AI model, similar to Chandrayaan's cost-efficiency. - Plan to develop India's own GPUs within 3-4 years. |
| Additional Initiatives | - AI Competency Framework: Trains public sector officials in AI. - India AI Startups Global Acceleration Programme: Supports AI startups in global expansion. - India AI Fellowship Programme: Recognizes AI students and 30 AI applications. |
| Budget & Implementation | - ₹10,371.92 crore approved by the Union Cabinet in March 2023. - Led by IndiaAI Independent Business Division (IBD) under Digital India Corporation (DIC). - Focuses on public-private partnerships for AI innovation. |