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New Indian Express
16-07-2025
- Business
- New Indian Express
Kerala to explore AI in daily operations for people's benefit, says Minister Rajeeve
KOCHI: The state government will explore the possibilities of using artificial intelligence, including GenAI, to simplify the state administration's day-to-day operations to the benefit of the people, said Industries Minister P Rajeeve on Tuesday. He was speaking at the inauguration of an Ecosystem Incubation Centre (EIC) set up by IBM at Infopark, Kakkanad. 'Kerala has a progressive social climate that encourages free thinking and scientific consciousness. So there is great potential for innovation,' he said. Emphasising the need for a 'clear understanding and consultation,' ahead of introducing AI in the government's daily operations, the minister said that its implementation would not compromise on privacy and data security. 'This kind of a change will be very beneficial to the people,' he pointed out, also noting that the IBM campus in Kochi has been one of the fastest-growing in the world. Rajeeve recalled that the government had prepared a draft proposal called 'Industry 4.0' for the introduction of AI in the industrial sector. 'We will take a decision on this after receiving the feedback from the industry,' he added. IBM Software senior vice-president Dinesh Nirmal said that Kerala has enjoyed an advantage in availability of skill and operational excellence, adding that that the incubation centre was established to fully utilise the excellent IT ecosystem in the state.
New Indian Express
15-07-2025
- Business
- New Indian Express
IBM opens ecosystem incubation centre in Kochi
KOCHI: US tech giant IBM on Tuesday announced the launch of its Ecosystem Incubation Centre (EIC) in Kochi, a strategic space designed to accelerate innovation, entrepreneurship, and collaboration across startups, enterprises, and academia. The Centre will serve as a hub for early-stage ventures, skill-building, and co-innovation, positioning Kochi as a rising destination for deep tech. The EIC, located at Infopark, Kakkanad, will offer structured support to Kerala's innovation ecosystem through a range of initiatives that will serve as a launchpad for the next generation of innovators. These include quarterly meetups with IBM Subject Matter Experts (SMEs), hands-on mentorship and guidance for developing proof-of-concepts (PoCs), technical workshops, hackathons and integration with academic curriculum for continuous learning and upskilling. Kochi is home to IBM's Software Lab, which plays a crucial role in building the company's AI and automation solutions. The Centre will build upon the Generative AI Innovation Centre already established in the lab and will carry forward the momentum from the co-hosted Gen AI Conclave in 2024. Inaugurating the IBM incubation centre, Industries Minister P Rajeeve said the Kerala government will explore the possibilities of using artificial intelligence, including GenAI, to simplify the state administration's day-to-day operations for the benefit of the people. 'Kerala has a progressive social climate that encourages free thinking and scientific consciousness. So there is great potential for innovation,' he said.
