Infosys to train 150 Karnataka journalists in digital media, AI skills

The Karnataka Media Academy on Monday signed an MoU with Infosys under its flagship CSR programme, “Springboard,” to provide training for journalists.

 The Memorandum of Understanding, signed in the presence of Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah, aims to offer soft skills and digital media training for journalists and marks the first initiative by the Academy under the CSR framework, a statement said.

Through the Infosys Springboard initiative, the programme



will focus on digital education, skill development, and capacity building for media professionals. This partnership between Infosys Springboard and the Media Academy is a big leap towards adapting to new media. 

We are optimistic that this innovative platform will play a major role in upskilling journalists, equipping them with the technical expertise and storytelling skills required in today’s fast-evolving media landscape,” said Ayesha Khanam, chairperson of the Karnataka Media Academy.