Future to be dramatic with far-reaching advances expected in AI: Prez

President Droupadi Murmu asserted on Saturday that the future will be dramatic due to far-reaching advances in artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning.

She said the Centre was taking steps to integrate AI into higher education, and it was a matter of pride that Birla Institute of Technology (BIT), Mesra, Ranchi, was ahead of the curve with related courses launched in 2023.

“The future is going to be dramatic with far-reaching advances expected in artificial intelligence, machine learning. The government of India is taking steps to integrate AI into higher education. Technical opportunities being created should be made available to marginalised communities too, and the great transformation being brought about should benefit all,” Murmu said while addressing the platinum jubilee celebrations of BIT Mesra.

She, however, cautioned innovators and entrepreneurs to not ignore the knowledge base of traditional communities, saying, “Often, problems do not need big technological interventions.”

Congratulating faculty and students, Murmu said she was proud of the rich legacy of BIT Mesra, which has completed 70 years of academic excellence, research and technological innovation. She noted the institute’s pioneering work in space engineering and rocketry, and the launch of numerous new courses.

“Enthusiasm and commitment of youth will be key to making ‘viksit Bharat’,” she said.

She also expressed pride in “our daughters” who are not lagging behind in science, engineering, technology, and mathematics.

The President inaugurated an exhibition showcasing science, technology, innovation, and entrepreneurship, which included AI-enabled robots and self-driven cars.

President Murmu arrived in Jharkhand on Friday for a two-day visit and stayed overnight at Raj Bhavan. Security was tightened in the Jharkhand capital in view of her visit.