Infosys, AI4Bharat, People+AI, four others join AI Alliance

Founded in 2023, The AI Alliance is an international community of technology developers, researchers and industry leaders who collaborate to advance safe, responsible AI rooted in open innovation.

Seven Indian organisations, including Infosys, AI4Bharat and People+AI, have joined the AI Alliance, a global community led by tech giants such as IBM and Meta for promoting safe artificial intelligence (AI).

Sarvam AI, Wadhwani AI, Indian Institute of Technology-Jodhpur and KissanAI are the other entities to have joined the grouping.

"AI Alliance, which is dedicated to the mission of promoting open, safe and responsible artificial intelligence is proud to add a diverse mix of academia, startups, enterprises from India who are committed to open science and open technologies and want to participate in the new wave of AI innovation," AI Alliance said in a statement on September 18.

By joining the alliance, the firms can contribute to shape the evolution of the global AI landscape that reflects the needs and the complexity of India, it added.

"India’s growing AI landscape presents unique opportunities and challenges. By joining the AI Alliance, these organisations will be able to tap into global expertise and a collaborative network that will enable them to tackle the ethical and technical challenges of AI for India head-on, and in an open manner,” said Dr Amith Singhee, Director, IBM Research India and CTO IBM India and South Asia.

The Indian companies joining the alliance represent a cross-section of industries and academic institutions, including technology, agriculture and AI research.

"The inclusion of Indian organisations in the AI Alliance underscores India’s growing influence in the global AI landscape. As we continue to push the boundaries for what is possible with AI collaboration across borders and industries is crucial.” said Shivnath Thukral, Vice President and Head of Public Policy, Meta India.

Founded in 2023, the AI Alliance is an international community of technology developers, researchers and industry leaders who collaborate to advance safe, responsible AI rooted in open innovation. IIT-Bombay is one of the founding members of the alliance.

"This group brings together a diverse mix of companies, researchers, and innovators who all share a common goal: making AI technology that's open, safe, and beneficial for everyone," Tanuj Bhojwani, head of People+AI said.

AI4Bharat is excited to join the AI Alliance, reinforcing its commitment to advancing AI technology for Indian languages, Mitesh M Khapra, head, AI4Bharat, said. “Through this collaboration, we aim to push the boundaries of innovation in language technology for Indian languages, ensuring equitable access to AI for all," Khapra, who is an associate professor at CSE department, IIT-Madras, said.

KisanAI founder Pratik Desai said, "As a member of this alliance, we are dedicated to fostering collaboration and knowledge sharing, ensuring that AI advancements in agriculture are accessible, ethical, and empower farmers to embrace sustainable practices for generations to come."