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AIKosh Platform

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Why in News?

Recently, a workshop on the AIKosh platform was organised at the India Habitat Centre, New Delhi.

About AIKosh Platform

AIKosh is a national platform for datasets, AI models and related resources. It has been developed to strengthen access to important AI-ready resources and support the growth of India's artificial intelligence ecosystem.

The platform aims to enhance access to datasets and AI models from different sources, thereby promoting AI innovation and the development of AI-based solutions.

Objectives of AIKosh

The platform is designed to provide greater discoverability, accessibility and responsible use of AI-ready resources.

It supports the development of AI solutions by providing access to shared toolkits and also showcases different AI use cases to encourage the development of new applications.

AI Sandbox and Development Tools

AIKosh also provides AI sandbox capabilities through an integrated development environment (IDE). It includes tools and tutorials that can assist users in experimenting with AI resources and developing AI-based applications.

AIKosh and IndiaAI Missio

AIKosh is an initiative undenr the IndiaAI Mission, which seeks to strengthen India's overall artificial intelligence ecosystem.

The Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) is the nodal ministry associated with the platform.

IndiaAI Mission

About IndiaAI Mission

According to the given source, the IndiaAI Mission was initially launched as a joint initiative between the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) and Nasscom in 2023.

The mission aims to strengthen India's AI ecosystem by making high-end computing resources accessible to startups and researchers.

Implementing Agency

The implementing agency is IndiaAI, which functions as an independent business division under the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY).

Pillars of the IndiaAI Mission

The IndiaAI Mission comprises several important pillars aimed at developing India's AI capabilities.

Common Compute Facility

The Common Compute Facility focuses on providing access to high-end computing resources required for AI development and research.

AI Kosha

AI Kosha, also referred to as the IndiaAI Datasets Platform, focuses on making datasets and AI-related resources accessible for AI innovation.

AI Safety Institute of India

The AI Safety Institute of India is an upcoming pillar focused on issues related to AI safety and responsible development.

IndiaAI Innovation Centre

The IndiaAI Innovation Centre focuses on promoting innovation in artificial intelligence.

AI Application Development Initiative

This pillar supports the development of AI applications for different requirements and use cases.

Future Skills Initiative

The Future Skills Initiative focuses on developing the AI-related skills and capabilities required for India's future workforce.

Startup Financing

The mission also includes startup financing to support the development and expansion of AI-based enterprises.


 

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