Upendra Dwivedi

♦ Indian Army Chief General Upendra Dwivedi inaugurated the Artificial Intelligence Incubation Centre (IAAIIC) in Bengaluru.

♦ The IAAIIC aligns with the Indian Army’s vision of technological evolution by enhancing operational capabilities, building an AI-ready force, and addressing modern security challenges.

♦ Developed in collaboration with Bharat Electronics Limited (BEL), the centre will foster innovation and serve as a platform for academia, startups, industry leaders, and domain experts to develop indigenous AI solutions tailored to the Army’s unique requirements.

♦ BEL is providing the infrastructure and IT support, while the facility will be manned by Army personnel.

♦ The centre focuses on research and development in critical areas, including predictive maintenance, enhanced surveillance, decision support systems, and autonomous platforms. 

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