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1. Which company partnered with the Ministry of Skill Development & Entrepreneurship to launch an AI assistant for the Skill India Mission?
The Ministry of Skill Development & Entrepreneurship (MSDE) partnered with Meta to introduce an AI-powered assistant on the Skill India Digital (SID) Portal. This initiative aims to enhance the learner experience by providing 24/7 course support in multiple languages, including English, Hindi, and Hinglish. Built on Meta’s open-source Llama model, the AI assistant is designed to streamline learning experiences and improve skill development outcomes for Indian youth. Additionally, the partnership includes the establishment of five Centres of Excellence in Virtual Reality (VR) and Mixed Reality (MR) across India, further enhancing technological integration in skill training.