Artificial Intelligence lab set up in GMRIT Andhra to equip students for AI technologies

GMR Institute of Techlogy (GMRIT), Andhra Pradesh's Srikakulam district has set up Artificial Intelligence (AI) laboratory with an aim to provide training and certification on AI app development to its students and faculty. thing that AI will soon be an essential element for automation in engineering, GMRIT has set up this laboratory so that its students can acquire and equip mselves with a skillset in AI techlogies, and be prepared for new- employment opportunities.

laboratory is equipped to offer specialised training in AI and related techlogies of all branches of engineering. learners will be given projects that have a social impact in healthcare, social media, business analytics, customer services and security surveillance with help of this accelerated computing facility, an official statement read. 

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GMR Institute has designed curriculum by incorporating cutting-edge techlogies with support from industry experts that enhances basic kwledge and competencies of students.

'Moment of pride for GMRIT': Chairman

Speaking on development, GBS Raju, Business Chairman, GMR Airports said, "GMRIT has taken a significant step in establishing an exclusive laboratory to introduce its students to AI learning courses. AI has its footprints and application spread in all sectors. It is a moment of pride as we developed such an invative training-based learning approach for students and teachers."

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objective of setting up this laboratory is to solve certain challenges by designing most accessible and comprehensive methods for students to commence ir AI journey. goal is to introduce students with foundational skills of AI and to make m t just consumers but creators of advanced techlogy, he added.

Over past two years, re has been a 60 percent increase in demand for AI learning experts in industry and this sector is estimated to grow up to USD 16 billion in India by 2025. demand for professionals in this field is significantly high but most Indian companies feel that short of skilled professionals is slowing down ir adoption of AI in business.

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(With inputs from ncy)