DoT launches ‘AI Bharat 5G/6G Hackathon’ online platform - (08 Aug 2024)

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Department of Telecommunications, launched the ITU-WTSA-24 Hackathon “AI Bharat 5G/6G Sandbox”, a part of the forthcoming WTSA-24. It is designed to propel innovation and harness the power of AI/ML (Artificial Intelligence/Machine Learning) in the next generation of communication networks. It was launched in the presence of Head of ITU strategic engagement, ITU Experts and IIT Delhi Experts. This international Hackathon is being organised by ITU in collaboration with Department of Telecommunications (DoT) as one of the side events of World Telecommunication Standardization Assembly (WTSA-24), which will be held in New Delhi from October 15-24th, 2024.

The focus of the hackathon is on applying ITU standards to create applications that integrate AI/ML in networks. ITU publishes various recommendations like ITU-T Y.3172 and ITU-T Y.3061 which specifies an architectural framework for machine learning in future networks and autonomous networks. The hackathon is open for Indian and International participants as well. An array of mentors, and resources, including global experts would be made available to help the participants of this hackathon.

The WTSA is a quadrennial event and serves as the governing conference of the ITU (International Telecommunication Union) Standardisation Sector (ITU-T). It is one of the three world conferences organized by the International Telecommunication Union, an entity within the United Nations system. This event plays a pivotal role in setting global telecommunication standards, making India’s hosting of the WTSA a significant milestone. It is for the first time that this prestigious international event is being held in India. It also marks the country’s growing importance in the global technology landscape.

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