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AI impact in social sectors - Agriculture and Healthcare: Use-cases from India

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VIRTUAL COFFEE BREAK (recording)

Language: English

Artificial Intelligence (AI) is being deployed in India in revolutionizing the social sector, with pilot use-cases in agriculture, healthcare, education and urban development. Thus, enhancing productivity and accessibility. In agriculture, AI-powered solutions are supporting improved crop yield, better management of pest control, and improved water resource utilization, benefiting smallholder farmers. In healthcare, AI applications have infused improved diagnostic tools and facilitated accessibility and affordability of doctors especially in rural areas. Notable use cases include AI-driven crop advisory platforms and mobile health diagnostics, which empower marginalized communities. By bridging technological gaps, AI is fostering sustainable development and equitable growth, and has the potential, if deployed responsibly in addressing global grand challenges. 

Join this Virtual Coffee Break to learn more about AI impact in social sectors as well as current public initiatives in co-partnership with big-techs and philanthropies like and the  supported in India. In addition, Gaurav Sharma will present federal state led initiatives in AI.

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