AI is a catalyst for innovation, says Dharmendra Pradhan

It is a bridge between empathy and technology and time has come for the country's human intelligence to lead the AI revolution, says the Union Education Minister

NEW DELHI: Union Minister for Education Dharmendra Pradhan delivered the valedictory address at the concluding session of ‘PadhAI: Conclave on AI in Education’, organised by the Center of Policy Research and Governance (CPRG), in New Delhi.

Pradhan said that Artificial Intelligence is not just a technology but a force multiplier and a catalyst for innovation. It is a bridge between empathy and technology, he added.

“The time has come for the country’s human intelligence to lead the AI revolution currently unfolding,” he said.

Pradhan mentioned the significant initiatives taken by the government on AI, such as establishing the Centre of Excellence in AI, and the announcement to leverage AI in Indian languages and promote critical thinking in classrooms—initiatives that are helping in the transition from chalkboards to chipsets.

Integrating AI in school education is no longer optional, it is essential, he stressed. He called on academicians and tech experts to brainstorm ideas and come up with policy recommendations on AI.

PadhAI Conclave brought forward diverse insights on the role of AI in shaping the future of Indian education.

Speakers examined how AI is expanding learning beyond classrooms, transforming higher education, and the bottlenecks in the existing institutions.

Chamu Krishna Shastri, Chairman, Bharatiya Bhasha Samiti, Ministry of Education; Director, CPRG, Dr Ramanand; and other eminent dignitaries were also present at the event.

 

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