According to Telangana Today, the Telangana Artificial Intelligence Mission(T-AIM), an initiative by the state government powered by NASSCOM, launched the Telugu version of AI for Everyone on Friday.

The national AI portal of India, INDIAai, has developed a booklet which explores various generative AI applications, such as technology used by ChatGPT, that transform multiple industries and enable unparalleled creativity and innovation. This AI booklet aims to explore the basics of Artificial Intelligence that can be easily accessed and conceived by everyone, irrespective of age and background.

This Telugu version of the booklet will benefit the Telugu-speaking community in accessing the information available, which helps them make informed decisions on how to make use of AI technologies in their day-to-day lives. In addition, this version of the booklet also helps children develop a foundational understanding of Artificial Intelligence.

This initiative can be considered a significant step to make these educational resources on AI available for all the people in Telangana. The official mentioned the Telangana AI mission and INDIAai together are promoting AI education and awareness in India and hope this initiative will motivate a larger mass of people to learn about AI and its possibilities in many fields.

While addressing the launching ceremony, Principal Secretary Jayesh Ranjan said the event has made them achieve a significant milestone for the State of Telangana.

“This effort will go a long way in spreading awareness and promoting understanding of AI among the Telugu-speaking population. With the advent of AI, the world is changing rapidly, and we must keep ourselves informed and equipped to navigate the challenges and opportunities that come with it. As a state, we are committed to leveraging technology for the betterment of our people, and this launch is a step in that direction,” he added.

Jibu Elias, Head of the Content and Research team at INDIAai, mentioned that the prompts were taken from textbooks, previous literacy campaigns and bedtime stories to make sure people from every age group could learn and understand the basic concepts of AI. The booklet was available in a total of 10 languages.

Others like Rama Devi Lanka, Director of Emerging Technologies Wing (ITE&C) and Praveen Mokkapati, the Lead of Telugu Artificial Intelligence Mission, were also present.