HCLTech has partnered with the MIT Media Lab to collaborate on next-generation AI research. This collaboration will grant HCLTech access to MIT Media Lab’s research and networks. Both entities will co-develop projects translating meaningful AI innovation into scalable solutions. The partnership aims to explore the co-development of AI innovations that create real-world impact, with a focus on responsible, human-centered innovation. This strategic move underscores HCLTech’s commitment to AI and emerging technologies.
Strategic AI Partnership
HCLTech has announced a collaboration with the MIT Media Lab, a research and innovation ecosystem at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT). This partnership aims to advance research and development in next-generation Artificial Intelligence (AI).
Focus on Collaborative Innovation
The engagement highlights HCLTech’s commitment to shaping the future of AI and accelerating breakthroughs in emerging technology areas, with an emphasis on collaborative innovation and exploring quantum computing. The company will gain access to MIT Media Lab’s research and networks, allowing for deeper engagement with faculty, researchers, and innovators, specifically in AI. This enables the co-development of projects aimed at translating AI innovation into impactful and scalable solutions.
Executive Commentary
Jessica Rosenworcel, Executive Director of the MIT Media Lab, stated, “We welcome HCLTech to the MIT Media Lab at a pivotal moment in the evolution of artificial intelligence… We look forward to dynamic collaboration that may advance responsible, human-centered innovation in AI and beyond.”
Vijay Guntur, Chief Technology Officer and Head of Ecosystems at HCLTech, commented, “We are thrilled to collaborate with the MIT Media Lab at the forefront of applied AI research… we aim to explore co-development of Al innovations that create real-world impact.”
HCLTech’s Global Presence
HCLTech has over 223,000 employees across 60 countries. The company delivers capabilities in digital, engineering, cloud, and AI. HCLTech provides solutions for Financial Services, Manufacturing, Life Sciences and Healthcare, High Tech, Semiconductors, Telecom and Media, Retail and CPG, and Public Services. The company’s consolidated revenues for the 12 months ending June 2025 totaled $14 billion.
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