Question : On which date Intel announced to launch ‘AI For All’ initiative in collaboration with CBSE ?
a. July 29, 2021
b. July 28, 2021
c. July 27, 2021
d. July 26, 2021
Ans. a.
Related facts —
- Intel announced to launch ‘AI For All’ initiative in collaboration with CBSE(Central Board of Secondary Education) on July 29, 2021.
- Objectives —
- This initiative is launch to create a basic understanding of artificial intelligence(AI) for everyone in India.
- Based on Intel’s AI For Citizens program, AI For All is a 4-hour, self-paced learning program that demystifies AI in an inclusive manner.
- It is as applicable to a student, a stay-at-home parent as it is to a professional in any field or even a senior citizen.
- The program aims to introduce AI to 1 million citizens in its first year.
- How It Works —
- Anyone interested in the AI For All self-learning online course can sign up for free.
- The 4-hour open content resource is divided into two sections – AI Awareness (1.5 hours) and AI Appreciation (2.5 hours).
- The segment on AI Awareness provides an elementary understanding of AI, misconceptions around AI and its application potential.
- The AI Appreciation segment helps learners understand the key domains of AI, its impact across industries, and gets them started on building personal learning plans.
- At the end of each stage, participants will be given personalized digital badges that can be shared on social media.
- To ensure inclusive access, the program is available in 11 different vernacular languages for anyone with digital access.
- The content is also compatible with various talkback applications to make it accessible for visually impaired people.
- Background —
- The pandemic has accelerated India’s digital transformation and research suggests that emerging technologies like AI are crucial towards driving more resilience as well as economic growth.
- NITI Aayog’s National Strategy for AI is built on the philosophy of ‘AI For All’ and focuses on leveraging AI for inclusive growth and developing population-scale AI solutions for societal needs.
- India’s National Education Policy 2020 also emphasizes preparing students for an AI driven economy.
- As India strives to leverage AI for all and build a digital-ready foundation, it is essential to focus on demystifying AI for the wider population to help them understand how it can positively impact their lives.
- “National Education Policy 2020 acknowledges the importance of AI and emphasizes on preparing everyone for an AI driven economy.
Link:
https://www.intel.com/content/www/us/en/newsroom/news/intel-cbse-launch-ai-for-all-india.html