Tamil Nadu government signs MoU with Google to establish AI labs aimed at training 2 million young people
San Francisco (California) [US], August 31: The Tamil Nadu government has entered into an agreement with Google to establish artificial intelligence (AI) labs at Guidance, the state’s investment promotion agency. This initiative aims to train 2 million young people in AI, according to Industries Minister T.R.B. Rajaa.
The MoU was signed during Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin's visit to Google's headquarters. Stalin is currently on an official tour of the United States to garner support and attract investment for the state's economic growth.
Minister Rajaa highlighted that this partnership marks a significant step for Tamil Nadu as it embraces new technological advancements. "With #CMStalinInUS, Tamil Nadu is advancing into a new era of technology, including #RnD, #semiconductors, and #AI! During our visit to @Google HQ, we signed an MoU to establish the '#TamilNaduAILabs' at @Guidance_TN in Chennai, in collaboration with #Google!" Rajaa noted on X.
The goal of this collaboration is to skill 2 million youths through the Naan Mudhalvan program, engage with startups, and support MSMEs and the rural economy. "We aim for our youth to become a future-ready workforce," Rajaa added.
In addition to Google, Chief Minister Stalin has also visited Apple and Microsoft offices in San Francisco, exploring various opportunities and potential partnerships with these tech giants. Stalin expressed his enthusiasm about strengthening these partnerships and positioning Tamil Nadu as a leading growth engine in Asia.
The Tamil Nadu government has also signed agreements with several other investors during this visit. Nokia will set up a new R&D centre in Tamil Nadu with an investment of Rs 450 crore, creating 100 jobs. PayPal plans to establish an Advanced Development Centre in Chennai, providing 1,000 jobs. Microchip will create a new R&D centre for semiconductor technology in Chennai, investing Rs 250 crore and generating 1,500 jobs. Yield Engineering Systems will build a semiconductor equipment development and manufacturing facility in Coimbatore with an investment of Rs 150 crore, resulting in 300 jobs.