Intel, CBSE claim to set Guinness world records by delivering virtual AI lessons to 13,000 in 24 hours

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“Each of these lesson plans has been written by teachers who are subject matter experts in their domain and forerunners in incorporating AI tools to help students gain holistic knowledge in an experiential and enjoyable manner, as per guidance set out in the National Education Policy 2020. These lesson plans will be hosted on DIKSHA, the Ministry of Education’s national digital platform for school education,” Intel said in a media statement.

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Intel and CBSE — under the Ministry of Education — have been working together to by increasing the pace of AI integration in India’s education system.

Shweta Khurana, Director – APJ, Global Partnerships and Initiatives at Intel said, “The enthusiastic response to the virtual AI lesson from students across the country that helped set a record with Guinness World Records shows India’s youth is engaged and eager to explore and innovate.”

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“Artificial Intelligence continues to be one of the most crucial technologies of the future, with the potential to leapfrog India’s digitalization journey. It is more important than ever to cultivate AI-readiness in the country by empowering India’s students with the right skillset and mindset as early in their learning journey as possible,” Biswajit Saha, director, trainings and skill education, CBSE, was quoted as saying.