Reliance Jio and IIT Bombay Team Up to Develop 'Bharat GPT'
Reliance Jio Infocomm partners with IIT Bombay to innovate in the AI space with Bharat GPT and considers launching a TV operating system.
Sam Morgan
- 2023-12-27
- Updated 04:28 PM ET
(NewsNibs) - Reliance Jio Infocomm has announced a collaboration with the Indian Institute of Technology Bombay to create 'Bharat GPT', a large language model and generative AI project aimed at bolstering technological advancements. Akash Ambani, Chairman of Reliance Jio Infocomm, revealed this development, marking a significant step for the company in the AI spectrum. The partnership dates back to 2014 and has been focusing on various initiatives, with their current project set to have a substantial influence on the tech industry.
Pioneering the AI-Powered Future
The amalgamation of expertise from Jio and IIT Bombay is set to develop AI applications that Akash Ambani believes will be pivotal in the next decade. AI's potential to revolutionize product and service offerings is at the forefront of this collaboration, with expectations set high for transformative impacts on several industry sectors. Moreover, this expansion into AI is not limited to external channels but is encompassing all groups within Reliance Jio, highlighting the company's commitment to integrating AI at its core.
Expansion into Media, Commerce, and Communications
Not stopping at AI, Reliance Jio plans to introduce a range of products and services across the media, commerce, communication, and device sectors. One of the key developments is the company's work on their own television operating system, which could see market release in the near future. Ambani's vision extends to the year 2024, which he remarks will be a landmark year for Reliance Jio, with the launch of a private 5G network for businesses being on the agenda.
Reliance Jio is paving the way for a strategic leap in technology, with its substantial investments in AI and operating systems. This initiative represents not only a growth trajectory for the company but also anticipates shifts in the technological ecosystem that could redefine consumer experience and enterprise operations alike.
