Join the Summer of AI 2025 program

It is a multidimensional program that seeks to train the next generation of AI Engineers and give them hands-on training in real-world AI and LLM projects.

With the support of top tech institutions, interns will be helping build India’s first Telugu LLM.

The program has dual outcomes:
• Advanced AI training
• The chance to contribute to an innovation that seeks to preserve culture and advance language technology.

Interns will be simultaneously learning advanced skills and contributing to the creation of the Telugu LLM.

You will receive comprehensive training in AI/ML Technology as well as Telugu Automatic Speech Recognition (ASR) technology, which will be leveraged in the data collection phase.

Once trained, you will engage in Telugu corpus collection to create an exhaustive resource for training and refining Telugu LLM.

In this phase, you will:
• Interview people in different regions of Telangana and Andhra Pradesh
• Capture information in Telugu about their local history, practices, customs, folk tales, folk songs, food recipes, etc.

After data collection, you will:
• Participate in data validation
• Complete smaller AI/ML assignments related to the project

The program will feature:
• Resourceful talks on Telugu culture, folklore, language technology, and AI/ML applications
• Mini projects related to Telugu language and culture, incorporating AI/ML techniques, which you can showcase

The program will conclude with:
• Insightful talks from guest speakers and experts
• A final presentation and evaluation

Any undergraduate student currently enrolled in a B.Tech or equivalent program can apply.
Students from all engineering branches are welcome.
Prior experience is not necessary—selected candidates will receive comprehensive training in GenAI.

Aligning with AICTE’s guidelines, the program will be spread out over 4 weeks and carried out in multiple cohorts.

• Get hands-on training in AI/ML technologies
• Contribute to creating India’s first Telugu AI model
• Receive a certificate of completion from leading tech institutions
• Boost your resume by working on real-world AI and LLM projects backed by top-tier collaborators.

No prior experience is required.
We provide training during the first week to get you up to speed with the tools and concepts used as part of the program.

The Summer of AI program is primarily remote,
but select sessions and events may be held in-person depending on location.

Yes, all participants who successfully complete the program will receive a certificate issued by Swecha in collaboration with IIIT Hyderabad and Meta.

This initiative is facilitated and supported by five top tech institutions:
• Swecha: A non-profit organization dedicated to promoting Free Software and Free Knowledge movements
• IIIT Hyderabad: A pioneering research institution renowned for its research and innovation in language technology
• Ozonetel: A leading provider of cloud communication solutions with state-of-the-art resources and infrastructure
• Meta: Global tech leader advancing the future of AI
• TASK (Telangana Academy for Skill and Knowledge): Government initiative dedicated to equipping students with industry-relevant skills

Click on the 'Apply Now' button on this page and fill out the application form.
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