UP ministers and MLA's benefit from high-level AI capacity building workshop
The workshop aimed to equip officials with the necessary knowledge and tools to integrate AI into governance effectively.
In a bid to harness the transformative potential of artificial intelligence (AI), approximately 270 ministers and MLAs from various departments of the Uttar Pradesh government gathered in Lucknow for an intensive AI capacity building workshop. Spearheaded by renowned global AI expert, Dr. Subi Chaturvedi, Chief Corporate Affairs and Public Policy Officer at InMobi, the workshop aimed to equip officials with the necessary knowledge and tools to integrate AI into governance effectively.
In her address, Dr. Subi Chaturvedi, Global SVP, Chief Corporate Affairs and Public Policy Officer, InMobi said, “AI has transformative powers and will revolutionize every sector and it is important to understand its importance, its applications, and the potential use cases. For any country to become an economic powerhouse, AI is no longer an option, it is an opportunity and a necessity”. She lauded the government's proactive stance towards leveraging technology for the welfare of Uttar Pradesh, making Lucknow an AI first city harnessing transformative benefits for its citizens, citing the workshop as a testament to its commitment to progress.
Dr. Subi Chaturvedi emphasized the significance of AI in revolutionizing governance and fostering innovation across sectors. She stressed the importance of understanding AI's applications and potential use cases, highlighting the workshop's role in demonstrating the government's commitment to embracing technology for the betterment of Uttar Pradesh and its people further enhancing good governance and customised local solutions by using tech for good.
The workshop provided attendees with invaluable insights into AI fundamentals and its diverse applications relevant to the state's context across agriculture, education, healthcare, automation, benefits for SMEs, finance, skilling, and manufacturing . Discussions also centered on ethical AI frameworks aimed at safeguarding consumer interests and ensuring responsible deployment of AI technologies while creating space for innovation and disruption. Dr. Chaturvedi advocated for the development of inclusive and responsible AI ecosystems, saying, “It is important to develop frameworks like GUARDIAN and AI-SAFE, alongside AI capabilities and use cases, to ensure consumer safety and trust. The future of innovation has to be inclusive and responsible, meaning that everybody has to be included. AI presents a rare opportunity for everyone to benefit from the transformative technology due its use of ease and universality”.
The global AI market is poised for exponential growth, with projections indicating a market size of US$1811.8 billion by 2030. India's share is expected to reach US$17 billion by 2027, underscoring the immense potential for AI to drive economic growth and innovation. The high level workshop chaired by Shri Suresh Khanna, Hon. Finance Minister and Minister of Parliamentary Affairs, was followed by sectoral capacity building sessions.
