IIT-M Pravartak launches Centre for Human-Centric AI

chennai: iit madras pravartak technologies foundation has unveiled the 'centre for human-centric artificial intelligence' (chai) to harness ai for amplifying human potential. the initiative aligns with industry 5.0 principles, emphasizing human-centricity and sustainability through technology, entrepreneurship, human resource development, and international collaboration.the centre aims to balance innovation with regulation, ensuring safe and responsible ai development tailored to indian needs. critical focus areas include developing small, domain-specific language models, advancing indian language ai applications, and addressing ethical challenges like bias, privacy, and safety.launched on november 14, 2024, at iit madras research park, the event featured dignitaries such as lt. gen. ks brar, avsm, and prof. v. kamakoti, iit madras director. prof. kamakoti emphasized explainable and responsible ai systems as key to user adoption.chai will engage with government agencies, industries, start-ups, and academia to deliver impactful solutions across domains like education, healthcare, cybersecurity, and cultural preservation. it also aims to enhance ai talent by offering internships and research opportunities for students.funded by the department of science and technology, this centre aspires to empower humanity and foster a better world through cutting-edge ai innovation while preserving cultural values.