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AI CERTs rolls out ‘Mission AI-Saksham’ to plug India’s AI skills gap
MUMBAI : AI CERTs, the global provider of vendor-aligned, role-focused AI certifications, has kicked off ‘Mission AI-Saksham’—a no-fee initiative to arm India’s students with future-ready AI skills. The scheme will see tie-ups with universities and colleges across disciplines—engineering, management, arts, commerce, and more—to deliver industry-backed AI training straight to campus.
The urgency is stark. India’s AI sector is tipped to create 2.3m jobs by 2027, yet only 1.2m qualified professionals are likely to be in the market. AI CERTs wants to close this yawning gap with a potent mix of free certifications, workshops, and AI-first curricula.
Speaking on the initiative, AI CERTs’ general manager Chintan Dave said, “As artificial intelligence reshapes global industries, the mismatch between academic curriculum and real-world job requirements has never been more evident. ‘Mission AI-Saksham’ is our response to this challenge. It’s an invitation for institutions and students alike to co-create a learning ecosystem that is agile, inclusive, and aligned with tomorrow’s demands.”
The company aims to certify one billion learners worldwide in AI and emerging tech. With ‘Mission AI-Saksham,’ that grand vision plants its flag in India, giving students the skills to code their own future, while turning a looming skills crisis into a classroom revolution.
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OpenAI’s Stargate lead Peter Hoeschele exits with two senior leaders
Trio behind compute push set to join new startup amid leadership reshuffle
SAN FRANCISCO: Peter Hoeschele, a key figure behind OpenAI’s early Stargate data centre initiative, has exited the company, according to a report by The Information.
The departure is part of a broader leadership shift, with two other senior executives, Shamez Hemani and Anuj Saharan, also set to leave in the coming days. All three are expected to join the same new startup, although details about the venture remain under wraps.
The trio played a central role in OpenAI’s Stargate effort, an initiative aimed at building large-scale data centre capacity in-house to reduce reliance on external infrastructure providers. Their exits mark a notable moment for the company’s compute strategy as it continues to scale rapidly.
OpenAI spokesperson said in a statement to The Information, “We’re grateful for the contributions Peter, Shamez, and Anuj have made to OpenAI and wish them the very best in what comes next.” The company also pointed to the recent appointment of Sachin Katti to lead its industrial compute organisation, signalling continuity in its infrastructure roadmap.
OpenAI has indicated that it does not plan to directly replace Hoeschele’s role, suggesting a possible restructuring of responsibilities within the team.
As competition intensifies in the race to build next-generation AI systems, leadership changes in core infrastructure teams are likely to draw close attention. For now, the spotlight shifts to what this departing trio builds next, and how OpenAI adapts as it scales its ambitions.
