Each M.Tech program comprises a total of 67-72 credits, where 35-40 credits for coursework, a two-credit seminar, and a year-long dissertation of 30 credits Roorkee (The Hawk): Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Roorkee has launched two new M. Tech programs under the recently established Centre for Artificial Intelligence and Data Science (CAIDS). Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Data Science (DS) have the power to solve real-life problems and benefit humankind by harnessing valuable information from Big data. Academicians, professionals, policymakers, and business leaders are working towards creating a sustainable society with intelligent automation of complex real-life tasks powered by AI and DS. Such efforts provide better research opportunities and innovation leading to skill enhancement and empowerment of the Indian workforce. IIT Roorkee has set up a Centre for Artificial Intelligence and Data Science (CAIDS) with the above in mind.

New Delhi, Feb 6: The recent surge in demand for professionals with skills in Artificial Intelligence (AI) is driving premier engineering institutions to direct their attention towards the area. The government's push on AI has also intensified the focus on the field. Most of the Indian Institutes of Technology (IITs) are designing and offering new courses from undergraduate to master's levels and incubating AI based start-ups. IIT Madras is doing extensive work on AI beginning with dual degree specialisations in data sciences and robotics launched last year. Under the five year program, students would earn a bachelor's degree in any discipline of engineering and master's in data science.

The iPhone maker joins a long list of carmakers, start-ups and technology rivals, including Alphabet's Waymo, that are testing cars on state roads. Apple is looking for new hit products and autonomous car technology is expected to revolutionize the traditional auto industry.