New Delhi: Describing Artificial Intelligence as a “big opportunity” for ushering in positive change, President Droupadi Murmu on Thursday said it is essential to ensure that its benefits reach all sections of the society, especially the underprivileged. Addressing a programme organised by the Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship, she observed that AI is emerging as a critical growth driver for India’s economy and will contribute significantly towards the country’s GDP, employment and productivity in the coming decades.
AI should be utilised for reducing societal, economic and technological barriers, said the President. She pointed out that skills including data science, AI engineering and data analytics will play an influential role in developing the country’s AI talent pool. “Artificial intelligence is emerging as a growth driver for India’s economy. India is rapidly progressing towards becoming the world’s third largest economy,” she said.
