AI adoption and skilled workforce to power India's innovation leadership

Artificial intelligence (AI) is emerging as a powerful force in addressing real-world challenges -- from creating cleaner and more sustainable cities to accelerating scientific discoveries -- while India's vast pool of young talent positions it to play a larger role in the global AI ecosystem, experts said on Thursday.

Speaking to IANS on the sidelines of the World Economic Forum's (WEF) Annual Meeting of the New Champions -- called Summer Davos -- Vivek Vyas, Co-Founder of Intuitive AI, said the company has developed AI-powered waste management solutions aimed at making cities cleaner and more sustainable.

The Canada-based company uses artificial intelligence to process and dispose of waste in an environmentally responsible manner. Its AI-enabled smart waste management product is designed for deployment in public spaces such as airports, railway stations, shopping malls and other high-footfall locations, according to Vyas.

"India has a tremendous economy and is already performing well. The country's young, skilled and intelligent workforce is its biggest strength," Vyas told IANS.

Meanwhile, highlighting the transformative potential of AI in research and innovation, Dr. Hermann Tribukait, Co-Founder and CEO of Atinary Technologies Inc., said the technology is helping scientists accelerate research and development (R&D) and discover solutions more efficiently.

"AI is transforming scientific research by accelerating R&D and helping scientists discover solutions faster," Tribukait told IANS.

He noted that faster scientific innovation can drive breakthroughs in critical areas such as medicine, clean energy and other sectors that improve quality of life.

According to Tribukait, the development of science and AI should remain focused on generating benefits for humanity.

"Science and AI should be developed with the goal of benefiting humanity," he said.

The Atinary Technologies CEO also praised India's growing innovation ecosystem, saying the country possesses a strong pool of talented engineers, scientists and young innovators.

"With the right investment in AI-driven research, India can contribute significantly to global scientific progress," Tribukait added.

The Summer Davos will conclude on Thursday, which began on June 23. The three-day conference gathered over 1,700 leaders to discuss global economics and innovation under the theme Innovating at Scale.