In a significant development, the Cabinet Secretariat has directed top officials of all ministries and departments to attend the Artificial Intelligence (AI) summit, being held at Bharat Mandapam, and identify actionable takeaways relevant to their respective domains. They have also been asked to submit a concise two-page note by Feb. 27.
The secretariat said this in its communication sent late on Monday, the day the summit began. The summit will conclude on Friday.
Their brief is supposed to outline potential AI use cases, implementation pathways, regulatory or data-governance concerns, and areas where AI could improve efficiency and public service delivery.
This initiative has been taken keeping in view the government’s renewed focus on emerging technologies and AI-led innovation under programmes such as Digital India, as reiterated in the Union Budget.
The summit is being attended by policymakers, technology companies, startups, and academic institutions. Besides, industry executives are showcasing applications ranging from AI-led automation and analytics to sector-specific tools in healthcare, agriculture, and governance.
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