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PwC India has entered into a strategic partnership with Meta to enhance and scale its open-source artificial intelligence solutions for businesses and public services using Meta’s Llama models. This collaboration aims to boost the adoption of Llama’s open-source platform and enable PwC to develop innovative, generative AI-driven solutions on a global scale.
Sanjeev Krishan, Chairperson of PwC India, expressed enthusiasm about the partnership, highlighting the opportunity to democratize generative AI technology across various industries to drive innovation and address real-world problems. “Together, we aim to empower our clients and communities, creating significant value and instigating impactful change,” Krishan stated.
This alliance is timely, aligning with the Indian government’s launch of the IndiaAI Mission and its efforts to establish a solid AI ecosystem, making it a pivotal moment for companies to leverage generative AI technologies. Sandhya Devanathan, Vice President and Head of Meta India, emphasized that generative AI solutions like Llama are set to transform Indian businesses and expedite the nation’s digital transformation. “GenAI is crucial for enabling businesses to innovate and compete globally,” Devanathan noted.
Vivek Belgavi, Partner & Leader – Alliances & Ecosystems at PwC India, also remarked on the potential of this collaboration to redefine business operations and promote transformative growth and operational excellence.
Additionally, this partnership builds upon the initiatives of PwC India’s GenAI Lab, aiming to bring innovative solutions to both its staff and clients. Together, PwC India and Meta plan to offer advanced generative AI capabilities, combining their consultancy expertise and technological prowess to deliver secure, sophisticated, and ready-to-deploy AI solutions to the market.
Source: PwC India
