The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) and Intel India set a Guinness World Record on Wednesday for the maximum number of users to take an online Artificial Intelligence (AI) lesson in 24 hours. 

As part of the ongoing AI For Youth Virtual Symposium organized by Intel and CBSE, between 13th and 14th October, they hosted a virtual class on demystifying the impact of AI and its key considerations; over 13,000 students, from class 8th and beyond, joined in the class to create the record. 

“Artificial Intelligence continues to be one of the most crucial technologies of the future, with the potential to leapfrog India’s digitalisation 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. I congratulate CBSE and Intel on their commitment to nurturing the right AI-related skillset and mindset among school students under the AI For Youth programme, and setting a world-record along the way,” said Biswajit Saha, Director, Training and Skill Education, CBSE.

The ongoing symposium, which will culminate on 17 October, invites participation from students above class 8, principals and teachers from across India. 

The symposium gives them a chance to attend virtual sessions and interact with national and international speakers. These talks throw light on pertinent AI topics such as the potential of AI, digital readiness and democratising emerging technologies. The participants can also join experiential zones and attend webinars. 

“Our collaboration with the CBSE has so far led to several milestones in nurturing AI-readiness in the country, including the roll-out of an AI curriculum for students, setting up focused AI Skills Labs in the country and skilling facilitators across CBSE schools. 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,” said Shweta Khurana, Director, Global Partnerships and Initiatives at Intel.