Business Chief ME+AFRICA Magazine November 2023 | Page 115

The Tech Mahindra Global Chess League ' s inaugural edition in Dubai
“ Identifying emerging trends and technologies helped me steer Tech Mahindra in the right direction and stay ahead of the competition .”
India and AI supremacy When it comes to the Next Big Thing , there is only one show in town – artificial intelligence .
CP actually found himself in a chat faceoff with OpenAI founder Sam Altman recently when the ChatGPT chief suggested Indian tech startups would never be able to match what his company had achieved . CP simply said on social media ‘ challenge accepted ’. “ I remain steadfast in my faith in the Indian tech ecosystem ’ s ability to create AI foundation models on par with – or above – global standards ,” CP tells Business Chief .
“ India has been making significant strides in the field of artificial intelligence and hasa strong foundation to become a global leader in the AI space . The country has a large pool of highly skilled IT professionals , a thriving startup ecosystem , and a supportive government that recognises the importance of emerging technologies like AI .
TECH MAHINDRA TRANSFORMING CHESS
A joint venture between Tech Mahindra and The International Chess Federation ( FIDE ), The Global Chess League took to the Dubai stage this summer for its inaugural edition . Set to transform the world of chess , this one-of-a-kind initiative delivers a neverbefore-seen format from all over the world to compete in a unique joint team form that focuses on diversity and technology . The league features male and female chess champions competing on the same team and is the first-ever Live televised chess event of its kind . Offering a new way of viewing chess , the league is leveraging nextgeneration technologies , from AI to VR , to offer fans an engaged and interactive viewing experience .
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