AI Samarth: New curriculum brings AI to classrooms across Delhi schools
A fresh curriculum for the education of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in school children will be introduced on May 8 in Delhi schools.The AI Samarth curriculum has been drafted for students between Classes 6 to 10. The Central Square Foundation (CSF) will launch it jointly with the Wadhwani School of Data Science and AI at the Indian Institute of Technology, Madras.The syllabus is designed for kids in the age range of 11 to 14. It will make them comprehend AI, the way it operates, and its application in real life. It will also impart the proper and secure usage of such equipment.advertisementThe strategy covers lessons not only for students but also for educators.
The material will be put online and will contain training for usage. It will be in five languages initially - Hindi, Marathi, Bengali, Odia, and English. The material will be rolled out in six months. Additional languages can be added subsequently.As narrated by CSF, the goal of the framework is to describe the fundamental concepts of AI and its influence on society. It will address issues including ethics, bias, privacy, and responsibility in AI utilisation.The content stack is an open-source application. Schools can use it in its current form or modify it to suit their requirements. The framework is designed to be adaptable, so that it can be applicable to various levels of learning and local circumstances.advertisementWith this new initiative, the creators aim to introduce greater awareness about AI in schools all over the nation. They feel that students and educators alike should be equipped to utilise AI tools in the future.
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