Indian Sign Language Research and Training Center: Latest News
ISLRTC and YUNIKEE have formed a collaboration to enrich educational resources for deaf students. The partnership aims to develop 23 sign language courses and create 500 educational concept videos in Indian Sign Language. This initiative is a significant step towards enhancing accessibility and inclusivity in education for the deaf community.
Empowering Deaf Education
Bhashini’s Vaani project, in collaboration with IISc-ARTPARK and Google, has embarked on open-sourcing 16,000 hours of speech data from 80 districts and 150,000 hours from one million individuals across 773 districts in India. The Gates Foundation is providing support for this project, which records 200 hours per district. The initiative focuses on advancing AI development in 58 language variants, with Karya aiding in data collection.
Education and Career Development
NIT Mizoram has achieved an impressive 86.7% placement rate for the academic year 2023-2024, with students securing lucrative job offers. Companies like Adobe, Deloitte, Vedanta, and Mahindra & Mahindra have recruited students, with placements offering attractive salary packages. The Training and Placement Office at NIT Mizoram has been instrumental in guiding students like Shristi Sharma and Nishant Nitin Mishra, who received multiple job offers, highlighting the effectiveness of the institute's career guidance programs.
Enhancing Learning Opportunities
Internships play a vital role in the curriculum, with 100% student participation in opportunities provided by organizations like SAIL, Indian Railways, and Google. These internships not only offer valuable industry exposure but also provide financial support to students through stipends ranging from ₹5,000 to ₹20,000 per month.
Health Awareness
As the monsoon season approaches, it is crucial to be cautious when consuming street foods like momos due to the heightened risk of contamination. This article delves into the specific health hazards associated with consuming momos during the rainy season and offers essential precautions to ensure food safety.
Linguistic Advancements
Samsung has introduced a cutting-edge Hindi AI model for Galaxy AI, incorporating colloquialisms, conversational speech data, and efficient handling of English word mixes. This development reflects Samsung's dedication to linguistic innovation and diverse language support, setting new benchmarks in AI technology.
Ethical AI Development
The discourse on big tech self-regulation, privacy concerns, and legal safeguards in AI underscores the critical need for ethical AI model training and deployment. Tech companies investing in AI are urged to prioritize the development of energy-efficient algorithms to mitigate environmental impact and reduce power consumption.
Strategic Business Initiatives
The rise of global capability centers (GCCs) in India is significantly contributing to various sectors, driving innovation, and fostering job creation. Companies like Intel India, AMD, Applied Materials, and Tessolve are collaborating with students and employees on real-life projects, establishing research labs in institutes such as IIT-Bombay to promote industry-academia partnerships.
Technological Advancements
Google CEO Sundar Pichai has announced the launch of the Gemini mobile app in India, providing support for multiple local languages. The company's continued efforts to enhance language support and introduce new features highlight its commitment to serving diverse user demographics.
