Mumbai, Aug 21: The Tata Institute of Social Sciences (TISS) has launched a new School of Analytics and Artificial Intelligence, expanding its academic focus towards emerging technologies, data driven research and policy applications.
The new school is designed to develop expertise in analytics and AI while creating opportunities for interdisciplinary research and advanced learning. According to the Times of India Education report, the initiative aims to develop into a global hub for research, policy advisory and capacity building.
The institution has also introduced two new courses under the initiative, giving students an opportunity to develop skills in areas that are increasingly influencing businesses, public policy and social development.
The launch comes amid growing demand for professionals who can combine technological knowledge with an understanding of social and economic challenges. Educational institutions across India are increasingly incorporating artificial intelligence, data analytics and related technologies into their academic programmes.
TISS’s initiative is expected to support research-driven learning while encouraging students to explore the application of emerging technologies to real-world problems.
The new school could also provide a platform for collaboration among academics, researchers, policymakers and industry professionals, helping bridge the gap between technological innovation and its wider social impact.
With AI and analytics becoming important components of India’s evolving education and employment landscape, the initiative marks another step towards expanding technology-oriented learning within higher education.
