AI is biggest disruptive tech of 21st century: Amit

Secretary, Information & Communication Technology, Mizoram, Amit Sharma addressing a workshop on Wednesday.
Secretary, Information & Communication Technology, Mizoram, Amit Sharma addressing a workshop on Wednesday.

Excelsior Correspondent

AIZAWL (Mizoram), May 7: Secretary, Information & Communications Technology (ICT), Government of Mizoram, Amit Sharma termed Artificial Intelligence (AI) as the biggest disruptive technology of 21st century which is still evolving.
He was addressing during a national workshop today in Mizoram University (MZU) on subject ‘AI-Driven Financial Empowerment for Mizoram’ where he was guest of honour.
Sharma supported his claim with contemporary examples like BOT models, Chat GPT, AI-driven financial management tools, education tools, investment solutions, robotics, drone-technology which have started replacing humans for performing various tasks in a big way.
He described that the Government of India has set-up an exclusive AI Mission, which is constantly working towards exploring new possibilities of using AI in all major fields like agriculture, medical world, banking and finance, defence, mining, surveillance etc.
The chief guest in the inaugural session of this two day workshop was Governor of Mizoram, Gen. (Dr.) Vijay Kumar Singh whereas Vice-Chancellor, Mizoram University, Prof. Dibakar Chandra Deka was guest of honour. Director Transport Mizoram, R. Lalrammawia was distinguished guest, Pro-VC Prof Pravakar Rath was special guest and Dean R&D, IIT Bhilai Prof Santosh Biswas was special guest.