VFS Global Pens Partnership With RAI Institute

Tech services specialist for governments and diplomatic missions worldwide, VFS Global, has announced a partnership with the Responsible AI Institute (RAI Institute), dedicated to fostering responsible AI practices within organizations.

The RAI Institute is a prestigious non-profit organization that is dedicated to fostering responsible AI practices within organizations. Through this partnership, VFS Global will leverage the RAI Institute’s expertise in AI ethics and data privacy, ensuring the development of AI solutions that are secure, ethical, and aligned with the operational needs of visa processing.

The partnership will enable continuous technological innovation, ensuring VFS Global provides more convenience for customers while delivering visa and citizen services. This innovation will enhance the role VFS Global plays in connecting people and countries, supporting trade, tourism, education, and skills worldwide. 

VFS Global will develop its AI solutions in strict accordance with the needs and regulations of its Client Governments. This collaborative effort will give them the certainty that all developments are transparent, regulated, and tailored to their specific needs.

VFS Global will exclusively develop all AI solutions within its advanced Development Centres located in Mumbai, Dubai, and Berlin. These centres will serve as collaborative platforms where the company will work closely with Client Governments to tailor solutions that enhance visa processing efficiency, security, and user experience.

Speaking on the partnership, Zubin Karkaria, Founder and CEO at VFS Global, said that the alliance reinforces VFS Global’s dedication to ethical AI development.

“We have always been at the forefront of technological innovation, committed to ensuring security, integrity, and strict compliance with the regulatory frameworks of our Client Governments. This partnership underscores our resolve to lead in AI advancement in a responsible manner,” Karkaria noted.

Alyssa Lefaivre Škopac, Head of Global Partnerships and Growth of the Responsible AI Institute, commented, “VFS Global’s impressive track record and global outlook makes it an invaluable addition as we work to steer AI towards public good.”