IIT Madras and Ericsson Forge Strategic Partnership for Responsible AI Research

The Centre for Responsible AI (CeRAI) at the Indian Institute of Technology Madras (IIT Madras) has entered into a strategic partnership with Ericsson to jointly conduct research in the realm of Responsible AI. Ericsson, as a ‘Platinum Consortium Member,’ has committed to this collaboration for a five-year period. As part of this collaboration, Ericsson Research will actively engage in and support all research endeavours undertaken at CeRAI.

To commemorate this partnership, a symposium titled ‘Responsible AI for Networks of the Future’ was organized. Distinguished leaders from both IIT Madras and Ericsson Research came together to deliberate on the latest developments and breakthroughs in the field of Responsible AI. During the symposium, a panel discussion revolving around ‘Responsible AI for Networks of the Future’ took place, marking the official launch of this collaboration. The event also served as a platform to showcase ongoing research projects at the Centre for Responsible AI, including initiatives related to large-language models (LLMs) in healthcare and participatory AI.

Artificial Intelligence (AI) research holds immense significance for Ericsson, especially in light of the forthcoming 6G networks, which are poised to be driven by AI algorithms, as stated by IIT Madras.

Professor B Ravindran, speaking about the collaborative efforts, stated, “As 5G and 6G networks usher in a new era of connectivity and applications, it becomes imperative to ensure that AI models are not only capable but also transparent and adaptable to the diverse range of applications they will serve.” This collaboration seeks to address these critical aspects in the evolving landscape of AI and telecommunications.