Ramazan Eles 
Cognizant Technology Solutions Corporation, a leading technology company, has announced its plans to inaugurate an advanced AI laboratory in San Francisco.
Cognizant Technology Solutions Corporation (NASDAQ: CTSH), a prominent global technology firm, has unveiled its latest significant initiative: the establishment of an advanced AI lab in San Francisco, set to debut on March 7. With the introduction of this state-of-the-art facility, Cognizant aims to position San Francisco as a global hub for AI research and development, assembling a team of distinguished experts, including industry veterans and Ph.D. scholars.
The lab underscores Cognizant’s strategic shift towards spearheading AI innovation, boasting a robust portfolio of 75 issued and pending patents. In line with this, the lab seeks to redefine the landscape of AI applications across various business domains, supported by Cognizant’s bold commitment of $1 billion in generative AI investment over the next three years.
Cognizant Drives AI Advancement
In accordance with a report, this ambitious initiative aligns with insights derived from a collaborative study by Cognizant and Oxford Economics, forecasting that generative AI will contribute an astounding $1 trillion to the U.S. economy by 2032. CEO Ravi Kumar S. emphasized the organization’s steadfast commitment to becoming an AI-first enterprise, highlighting the establishment of the lab as a significant step towards AI innovation.
The primary objective of the lab is to develop AI systems that enhance decision-making processes and drive superior business outcomes across various domains. Additionally, the lab aims to leverage the power of LLMs (Large Language Models) to create decision-making AI systems that surpass traditional prompt engineering.
Cognizant’s AI Lab Launch Follows Microsoft’s Azure Merger
Cognizant’s announcement of the advanced AI lab follows its recent collaboration with tech giant Microsoft. Earlier this year, the two companies unveiled the Innovation Assistant, a generative AI tool built on Microsoft’s Azure OpenAI Service.
The merger between Microsoft and Cognizant aimed to bolster Cognizant’s internal innovation program, Bluebolt. Following this collaboration, the newly established advanced AI lab in San Francisco seeks to further propel the technology giant’s foray into AI.
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