Intel imparts training in AI to over 2 lakh students in India

While several major technology companies are lending a hand to budding engineers and existing employees to upskill them in new technologies amidst talent crunch, global chip maker Intel India is on a mission to demystify artificial intelligence (AI) for all age groups, different levels of students, citizens and researchers with its skilling programmes in India. As of today, the company has already trained over 2 lakh students between 8th standard and 12th standard in AI and has upskilled 5,000 government officials. In July this year, Intel launched another programme'AI for All' with a target of enabling over one million citizens with knowledge and know-how of AI, Nivruti Rai, Country Head, Intel India told BusinessLine. "Talent is a critical need for Intel and everybody else. AI is important and will generate even more jobs. Yet AI is a black box and many people talk about it without really understanding the technology. So, we first trained all our Intel employees. Then, we started looking to train students, government officials and citizens," Rai said.