DIGITAL SOLUTIONS UNRAVELING THE CHALLENGES OF UNDERSERVED COMMUNITIES

Artificial intelligence (AI) has emerged as a transformative force that carries significant implications for society, offering considerable advantages for all individuals.

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AI possesses significant possibilities to facilitate impactful transformation, particularly in sectors like healthcare, education, and accessibility. Nevertheless, for these advancements to genuinely serve the community, they need to be developed with purpose and inclusivity and backed by sustainable collaborations. In an exclusive interview with CEO Insights, Venkat Padmanabhan, Managing Director, Microsoft Research India, shares insights on how AI meets the needs of everyone, including underserved communities. This conversation took place at the launch of A4I - the AI Innovation and Inclusion Initiative, hosted by Microsoft and the International Institute of Information Technology Bangalore (IIIT-B), a collaborative effort aimed at advancing the use of artificial intelligence (AI) to create inclusive, impactful, and scalable solutions for underserved communities.

How will A4I guarantee that AI solutions, such as Shiksha Copilot and ASHA Saheli, can be tailored to fit the needs of our nation?