IIT-Madras announces research projects on AI, seeks to study feasibility of small data centres
IIT-Madras is launching research into 'pico' data centers to provide frugal AI solutions for sectors like education and agriculture. The initiative aims to reduce energy consumption and resource usage compared to massive, centralized LLM training facilities.
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Developing energy-efficient, localized AI infrastructure is essential for making advanced technology accessible to large populations in developing economies.
IIT-Madras announces research projects on AI, seeks to study feasibility of small data centres left IIT-Madras Director V. Kamakoti launching a series of working papers on frugal AI framework, on Thursday. S.R. RAGHUNATHAN The Hindu https://th-i.thgim.com/public/incoming/i7vftf/article71612264.ece/alternates/FREE_1200/2501_22_10_2026_13_44_55_1_DSC_6680.JPEG RAGHUNATHAN SR Chennai, 22/10/2026 : V. Kamakoti, Director, IIT Madras launching many programmes during “Industry Conclave on Al Governance 2026” organised by IT Madras Wadhwani School of Data Science & Al (WSAI) and Centre for Responsible Al (CeRAI) in Chennai on Thursday. Looking on are (from left) Gokul Krishnan, Research Director, CeRAI, K. S. Venkataraghavan, Senior advisor, CeRAI, Ravindran, Head, CeRAI and Balakrishna C. Rao, Department of Engineering Design, IITM. Photo : Raghunathan SR / The Hindu Chennai The IIT-Madras on Thursday announced that it would take up a feasibility study for small data centres to be used for inference across a wide spectrum of subjects, including agriculture, space, manufacturing, health or law.
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