IBM signs MoU with central government on semiconductor, AI, quantum computing. With the increasing demand for semiconductors globally, india is paying more attention to the sector. In addition to attracting investment in semiconductor technology, efforts are also being made to build a domestic semiconductor manufacturing infrastructure. Similarly, india has set its sights on artificial intelligence, an emerging technology.
In this context, technology major ibm has entered into an MoU with the central government in the areas of semiconductors, artificial intelligence (AI) and quantum computing, as part of a significant development in India's semiconductor industry.
The agreement was signed in the presence of Rajiv chandrasekhar, Union minister of State for Electronics and Information technology, who is actively focusing on India's digitization drive and steps to improve electronics and semiconductor manufacturing in the country. Highlighting the importance of this collaboration, Union minister Rajeev chandrasekhar said, “This is certainly a very important day as these three technologies will shape the future of technology and innovation in the coming years and represent huge opportunities for the education, start-up and innovation ecosystem. It is a vast opportunity to develop global talent.” He said. minister Rajeev chandrasekhar stressed that these agreements are important as semiconductors, artificial intelligence (AI) and quantum computing are technologies that will shape the future of innovation and innovation.
Earlier this year, ibm announced 8 more contracts with the indian government to provide courses designed to prepare individuals for emerging technology. The MoUs were signed on 27th september last with the Ministries of Education, Skill Development and Entrepreneurship. Union minister Dharmendra Pradhan presided over the signing of MoUs. ibm CEO arvind krishna had said last april that he would freeze jobs for jobs that could be done by artificial intelligence (AI) in the coming years. Accordingly, it is noteworthy that the company has said that around 7,800 jobs will be replaced by AI.
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