Bhubaneswar, May 29: Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik on Monday launched ‘Odisha for Artificial Intelligence’ and ‘Artificial Intelligence for Youth’ initiative at a programme organised at Lok Seva Bhawan here.
The State Government has roped in international technology company Intel for the initiative. In the first phase, the initiative will be implemented in Bhubaneswar, Puri and Cuttack.
Speaking on the occasion, the Chief Minister said that Artificial Intelligence holds an incredible potential to reshape our world and drive progress.
“The initiative will augment digital literacy of the masses and make them familiar with the next generation cutting edge technology. It will also create an ecosystem fostering research, innovation, and application across sectors, said Patnaik.
Electronics & IT Minister Tusharkanti Behera, Department Secretary Manoj Mishra, Intel India Head Nivruti Rai also spoke on the occasion. Among others, Development Commissioner Anu Garg was also present.
Odisha for AI is a free four-hour course on AI by intel on itye app/site. It will be open to all for free in BBSR, CtC, Puri and will be open to all in Odisha subsequently.
AI for Youth is for students (below 18) of 2000 5T schools of phase1 and Odisha Adarsh Vidyalayas.
