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SCSTE Meghalaya and Wadhwani AI sign MoU for AI-based innovation and development

Shillong, Jun 10 (UNI) The State Council of Science, Technology and Environment (SCSTE), Meghalaya, and Lords Education and Health Society – Wadhwani AI on Wednesday signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to collaborate on the use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) for innovation and development in the State.
The partnership aims to support the use of emerging technologies to address developmental challenges and improve public service delivery in the State, an official said.
Under the collaboration, SCSTE Meghalaya and Wadhwani AI will work together to develop and implement AI-based solutions, initially focusing on agriculture and education.
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