Govt Plans AI Data Trust Pilot at IIT Hyderabad
Government plans a pilot AI data trust at IIT Hyderabad to provide secure access to quality Indian datasets.
Hyderabad, July 11 (IANS) The government is considering launching a pilot project to establish sector-specific data trusts at IIT Hyderabad to make high-quality Indian datasets available for artificial intelligence (AI) development, while ensuring secure and responsible access, Union Minister for Railways, Information and Broadcasting, and Electronics and Information Technology Ashwini Vaishnaw said on Saturday.
Speaking during an interaction with industry leaders here, Vaishnaw said the proposal emerged from discussions with industry representatives, who suggested setting up data trusts in Indian educational institutions.
Welcoming the suggestion, the minister said the government could begin with a pilot project at IIT Hyderabad in partnership with industry.
