Reliance Industries Limited (RIL) and NVIDIA Corporation have announced a strategic partnership to build AI infrastructure in India. The collaboration aims to accelerate India’s adoption of AI and develop advanced AI applications across various sectors.
Jensen Huang, CEO of NVIDIA, made the announcement during a virtual event, highlighting the potential of India’s vast talent pool and growing digital economy. He emphasized the importance of AI in driving innovation and economic growth.
As part of the partnership, Reliance and NVIDIA will jointly develop and deploy AI infrastructure, including high-performance computing (HPC) systems and AI software. This infrastructure will be used to train and deploy AI models for a wide range of applications, such as healthcare, agriculture, education, and manufacturing.
The partnership will also focus on fostering AI research and development in India. Reliance and NVIDIA will collaborate with Indian academic institutions and research organizations to support AI talent development and promote AI innovation.
Akash Ambani, Chairman of Reliance Jio Infocomm Limited, expressed his excitement about the partnership, stating that it will help India leapfrog to the forefront of the AI revolution. He highlighted the potential of AI to transform various aspects of Indian society and economy.
The Reliance-NVIDIA partnership is expected to have a significant impact on India’s AI ecosystem. By providing access to advanced AI infrastructure and fostering AI talent development, the partnership will enable Indian businesses and researchers to develop innovative AI solutions and compete on a global scale.