According to P. Rajeev, Minister for Law, Industries and Coir, government of Kerala, the state will host an artificial intelligence (AI) global summit in Kochi. The statement follows IBM’s announcement of the city as its country hub for AI-assisted technology.
As per the state’s Department of Industries, P. Rajeeve and Suman Billa, principal secretary, Department of Industries, held talks with IBM India to discuss the possibility of starting the company’s hub in Kochi. An in-principle agreement has been reached on the issue. The proposed Kochi hub would work on the basis of generative AI, beyond just generic AI.
P. Rajeeve stated that by becoming the AI hub of IBM, Kochi will see an influx of top technology professionals from across the globe. This would also mark reverse migration. IBM making Kochi its AI hub would prompt other players in the industry to follow suit. He noted that adding to the prospects would be Infopark entering its second stage of expansion, strengthening the facilities for IBM’s initiatives.
The global AI summit would be organised in association with the state’s Department of Industries. The IT parks, Kerala Startup Mission, Digital University, and APJ Abdul Kalam Technological University would collaborate. Kerala State Industrial Development Corporation will make presentations on the preparations to make Kochi the country’s principal AI hub.
