“US India Artificial Intelligence(USIAI) Initiative” launched

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Indo-U.S Science and Technology Forum(IUSSTF) launched the US-India Artificial Intelligence(USIAI) Initiative.

About US India Artificial Intelligence(USIAI) Initiative:

• The initiative will serve as a platform for India and the United States(US) to cooperate on Artificial Intelligence(AI).

Goals of US India Artificial Intelligence(USIAI) Initiative:

• Firstly, to strengthen US-India strategic partnership by focusing on AI cooperation in critical areas and priority areas of both countries.
• Secondly, to identify opportunities for bilateral AI R&D collaboration;
• Thirdly, to share ideas for developing an AI Workforce;
• Finally, to recommend modes and mechanisms for catalyzing partnerships.

About Indo-U.S Science and Technology Forum(IUSSTF)

• Established in 2000. It is an autonomous bilateral organization. And, it is jointly funded by both the Governments of India and the United States of America.
• Aim: To promote Science, Technology, Engineering, and Innovation through interaction among government, academia, and industry.
• Nodal Department: The Department of Science & Technology, Governments of India is the nodal department for IUSSTF in India. Similarly, the U.S. Department of States is the nodal department in the US.

Source: PIB