Prominent IIT (Indian Institute of Technology) professor Mitesh Khapra recognized by TIME magazine, joining an elite group alongside Elon Musk, Sam Altman, and Mark Zuckerberg for...
Mitesh Khapra, an associate professor at IIT Madras in the Department of Computer Science and Engineering, has been named one of the 100 most influential people in AI by TIME magazine. This prestigious recognition signifies a significant achievement in the field of artificial intelligence (AI).
Khapra co-founded AI4Bharat, a research lab at IIT Madras, in 2019. The lab focuses on building open-source tools and datasets to infuse Indian languages into AI, aiming to reduce India's dependence on English-centric AI models.
AI4Bharat's efforts have contributed to the government's Bhashini mission, which aims to make digital services available in Indian languages using AI. The lab has collected speech data from several districts throughout India, enabling AI systems to function in local languages.
Khapra's research influences and impacts the lives of IITians who aspire to innovate in the field of AI or those who work in the world's top AI companies. His works and research are of immense importance in the AI world.
According to Khapra, global tech companies working with AI4Bharat's datasets could benefit India by enabling their models to work in Indian languages. This could potentially open up opportunities for students and researchers working on issues specific to India through AI.
TIME magazine has acknowledged Khapra's work and stated that it has made significant contributions to AI. The magazine also mentioned that Khapra's research has the potential to reshape India's academic research in AI.
Khapra's influence extends beyond India, as he is recognised alongside influential figures such as OpenAI's Sam Altman, Meta's Mark Zuckerberg, and Elon Musk in the list of 100 most influential people in AI.
Being named in the list of 100 most influential people in AI by TIME magazine is considered a mark of success and prestige. It is a testament to Khapra's dedication and contributions to the field of AI and its potential to transform the way technology is used in India.
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