The US-based technology giant Google and the Tamil Nadu The government has entered into a partnership to manufacture ‘Made in India’ Pixel 8 smartphones in the state. The collaboration will focus on initiatives in key areas such as enabling AI startups, skilling, and enabling the industrial ecosystem, including SMEs, to create impactful and scalable AI solutions.
Under the Memorandum of Understanding (MoU), Google will work with Guidance, Tamil Nadu’s nodal agency for investment promotion and facilitation, to support the development of a robust AI ecosystem.
This includes providing access to advanced technologies and resources, with an emphasis on empowering individuals, businesses and government entities to leverage AI for inclusive growth and progress.
Google and the Tamil Nadu government are exploring collaborations in the following key areas:
Manufacturing for the India-made Pixel 8 devices is underway and is being done in Tamil Nadu through local partnerships.
Google will collaborate with the Government to train Tamil Nadu workforce with AI capabilities and explore AI learning initiatives under the flagship training platform ‘Naan Mudhalvan’.
The programs will also seek to improve digital education to build a future-ready workforce.
The tech giant will work with Tamil Nadu’s startup ecosystem to offer mentorship and networking with Google experts and industry leaders, with AI-focused events designed to solve local challenges and foster innovation and problem-solving within the community.
The Google for Startup program will provide eligible venture-funded AI startups with cloud credits, technical training, and business support to accelerate their growth.
To empower SMEs in Tamil Nadu, Google and Google Cloud partners will collaborate with the Government to help leverage Google Cloud AI in the open networking marketplace. These initiatives will enable simplified access, automate processes, improve decision-making, and promote innovation through technology adoption.
“This collaboration underscores our shared commitment to fostering inclusive growth and technological progress through AI. We look forward to working together to build a thriving AI ecosystem in Tamil Nadu that not only drives innovation and creates opportunities, but also empowers people with the skills they need to succeed in the digital age,” said Amit Zavery, General Manager, Vice President and Head of Platform at Google Cloud.
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