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GITAM-NIT-Warangal launch programme in AI to train educators
GITAM Deemed to be University in collaboration with the Electronics & ICT Academy, NIT Warangal, inaugurated a faculty development programme (FDP) on 'AI Innovations in Data Science and Computer Vision,' on Monday, according to a release issued on Tuesday.
The FDP, held under the aegis of the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY), aims to equip faculty, researchers, and industry professionals with a deep understanding of both foundational and advanced Artificial Intelligence (AI) technologies.
The programme is designed to cover emerging domains such as Generative AI, Explainable AI, and AI applications, in Computer Vision, with emphasis on real-world use-cases and interdisciplinary applications.
The inaugural session featured Prof. J. Ravi Kumar from NIT Warangal, a renowned expert in Machine Learning Algorithms, Control Systems, and Digital Signal Processing, as the chief guest.
In his address, Prof. Kumar emphasised the urgent need for academia to integrate AI and Machine Learning (AIML) into mainstream curricula, to promote cross-disciplinary research, and prepare students for a data-driven and AI-powered future. He also highlighted the transformative impact of AI, ML across industries, the growing demand for skilled professionals, and the responsibility of academia in shaping ethical and impactful AI innovations.
