(MENAFN- KNN India)
Bengaluru, Jul 30 (KNN) Amazon Web Services (AWS) has unveiled its latest initiative to drive innovation in generative artificial intelligence (AI) with the launch of a two-week pop-up event, the GenAI Loft, in Bengaluru.
Kumara Raghavan, Head of Startups for AWS India and South Asia, emphasised the loft's role in democratising access to generative AI technology.
"The GenAI Loft is designed to provide a dedicated space for builders and innovators to learn, ideate and gain hands-on experience in leveraging the transformative potential of generative AI," Raghavan stated.
The pop-up space offers a range of activities including workshops, hands-on training sessions, and demonstrations from AWS and its partners.
Visitors will have the opportunity to explore real-world applications of generative AI across various industries and network with AI experts, startups, investors, and thought leaders.
Several leading Indian AI startups are participating in the Bengaluru edition, with generative AI demos presented by AWS partners such as Shellkode, Datastax, Ganit, Cloudthat, Ankercloud, Rapyder, and GoML.
This initiative is part of AWS's broader commitment to accelerating generative AI development globally. The company recently pledged USD 230 million to support startups in creating generative AI applications worldwide.
Following its debut in Bengaluru, the AWS GenAI Loft will continue its global tour, with upcoming stops in San Francisco, Sao Paulo, London, and Paris. This traveling residency model underscores AWS's dedication to nurturing AI ecosystems in key tech hubs around the world.
The event, which began on July 29 and runs until August 9, marks the first stop in a global tour aimed at fostering AI development and community building.
As generative AI continues to evolve rapidly, initiatives like the GenAI Loft play a crucial role in equipping developers and entrepreneurs with the tools and knowledge needed to harness this transformative technology.
By bringing together diverse stakeholders in the AI community, AWS aims to catalyse innovation and drive the next wave of AI-powered solutions across industries.
(KNN Bureau)
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