Indian IT giant Infosys has launched a new AI certification training program called Infosys Springboard, aimed at equipping individuals with the necessary skills for future job market success. The comprehensive program offers various AI courses, including introductory and advanced topics such as deep learning, natural language processing, and generative AI.
It also includes a course called ‘Citizens Data Science’ covering essential aspects of data science like Python programming, linear algebra, probability and statistics, and exploratory data analysis. The platform is accessible on any device and provides a curriculum-rich learning experience and fosters collaboration between educators and learners, catering to students from Class 6 onwards and lifelong learners. With over 5.5 million registered users, the program meets the growing demand for AI education and positions Infosys as a trusted provider, aiming to impact global education and career development.
Moreover, Infosys has been making significant investments in AI. CEO Salil Parekh highlighted the potential of generative AI to create more opportunities, acknowledging that revenue was affected by cancelations and specific issues. In 2015, Infosys, along with Elon Musk, AWS, and others, donated $1 billion to OpenAI, which has since become one of the world’s most influential AI startups. Recently, Nandan Nilekani, the co-founder of Infosys pledged a donation of USD 38.5 million to the Indian Institute of Technology Bombay, (his alma mater) to drive the advancements of AI.
Infosys has also launched Topaz, an AI-focused suite with 12,000 use cases, enabling industry-specific solutions in intelligent automation, AI-driven customer service, and enhanced security.
Topaz helps businesses tackle specific enterprise challenges and foster growth by leveraging open- source language models (LLMs) to build narrow transformers.
Gary Bhattacharjee, VP of Data Strategy and AI at Infosys emphasized that AI has the potential to replace entire functions rather than just improving processes, resulting in significant cost reductions for clients. He cited the use of robotic process automation (RPA) within Infosys as an example of how AI can replace human decision-making processes.
While Infosys is shifting its focus from coding to algorithms as coding becomes more automated, the company aims to enhance its employees’ mathematical understanding and develop complex quantitative models. Although this transformation will take time, Infosys plans to continue hiring freshers and collaborate with prestigious institutions such as the Indian Institutes of Technology and Management to attract talented individuals.
