Artificial intelligence institute in pipeline

Mumbai: The Maharashtra government signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Wadhwani Institute of Artificial Intelligence (WIAI), California through the University of Mumbai (MU) in order to set up a research institute for artificial intelligence (AI) in Mumbai. AI is the theory and development of computer systems that makes them competent for performing tasks that usually require human intelligence. The skills involved include visual perception, speech recognition, decision-making and translating languages. According to MU officials, the artificial institute will be a non-profit for applied research and development projects ranging from pure engineering to future-oriented projects. "The institute will be used for social good and the benefit of the interested students," said an official.