Adani Group Chairman Gautam Adani emphasized the importance of technology, talent, and national purpose aligning in India’s journey into the era of artificial intelligence. Addressing the inauguration of Vidya Pratishthan’s Sharad Pawar Centre of Excellence in Artificial Intelligence (CoE-AI) in Maharashtra’s Baramati, Adani urged the younger generation to actively engage in AI development rather than just being users.
Adani reassured the audience by highlighting how past technological advancements, including India’s digital transformation, have enhanced human potential. He stressed that AI will empower ordinary citizens by enhancing intelligence and productivity, providing opportunities for youth from diverse backgrounds to contribute to growth.
Warning against outsourcing leadership in AI, Adani emphasized the need for India to build indigenous AI models, robust compute capacity, and resilient intelligence ecosystems to ensure economic security and strategic autonomy. He underlined the risks associated with foreign algorithms influencing economic power and national interests.
Gautam Adani also mentioned the Adani Group’s significant investments in data centers, digital infrastructure, and clean energy to support AI-led growth. As India gains prominence in the global AI landscape, the conglomerate’s initiatives have attracted partnerships with tech giants like Google and Microsoft, positioning the country as a key player in AI development.
The newly established center of excellence, supported by Gautam Adani’s Rs 25 crore contribution, aims to drive advanced research, skill development, and industry-focused training in emerging technologies. Focused on AI applications in sectors such as agriculture, healthcare, governance, and industry, the initiative prioritizes collaboration between academia and the private sector.
