E& and Nokia Bell Labs have signed a year-long non-binding memorandum of understanding (MoU) to collaborate on research and development of AI-based use cases for key industrial sectors. The partnership aims to create responsible AI solutions that promote sustainable enterprise and industrial automation, e& said in a joint statement on Thursday.
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Focus Areas for Collaboration
The MoU includes plans to explore collaboration with industries, universities, and research centers, focusing on developing innovative AI and information communication technology solutions. Both companies noted that network connectivity, AI, and advanced computing are foundational in solving the difficult industrial challenges of productivity, efficiency, safety, health, and sustainability faced by many sectors today.
According to the official release, Nokia Bell Labs has defined six principles to guide future AI research along the lines of fairness, reliability, privacy, transparency, sustainability, and accountability.
Bell Labs Solutions Research at Nokia said: "By jointly developing applications and use cases that leverage our expertise in responsible AI, software, and data systems, we will accelerate the digital transformation that provides new technologies for a safer, more productive, and more sustainable future."
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AI in Industry
e& said: "While we realise the immense potential of AI, we also recognise it's imperative to establish robust safeguards to ensure its responsible development and deployment. This approach is the cornerstone of our collaboration with Nokia Bell Labs as we both explore the potential of AI in driving sustainable industrial automation. This partnership reflects our shared commitment to responsible AI and to a more efficient and sustainable future."
"By leveraging Nokia Bell Labs' expertise in AI research and our deep understanding of industrial applications, we are set to explore the development of innovative solutions that address critical challenges facing industries today," e& added.
