AI for Indian Education - पढ़AI, PARAM-1, and the Code Wars Unfold
The AI4India Weekly #53
From classrooms to code, and conflict zones to newsrooms — AI is transforming every corner of India’s digital landscape. This week, we spotlight पढ़AI, a national dialogue on integrating AI into education, bringing together policymakers, educators, and innovators to shape the future of learning. We also decode the intensifying AI coding wars, explore AI’s role in national security, and highlight breakthroughs like PARAM-1, India’s own foundational LLM. Plus, Assam rolls out its first AI news anchor, and UIDAI opens up anonymized Aadhaar data to power responsible AI innovation.
पढ़AI: A National Dialogue on AI in Indian Education
The Centre for Policy Research and Governance (CPRG) is set to host 'पढ़AI: Conclave on AI in Education' — a timely and crucial initiative to spark a nationwide conversation on the future of AI in India’s education system. The two-day event will take place at India Habitat Centre, New Delhi, on May 27–28, 2025, from 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM each day.
The Conclave aims to explore how emerging AI technologies can be harnessed to improve learning outcomes, personalize education at scale, and prepare Indian youth for a rapidly evolving job market. From edtech innovations and AI-enabled classrooms to skill-based workforce development and curriculum reforms, the discussions will cover a broad spectrum of opportunities and challenges.
Participants will include policymakers, education entrepreneurs, academic thought leaders, and domain experts, all contributing to a collaborative vision for the future of education. With India at a tipping point in digital transformation, पढ़AI will serve as a critical platform to ensure AI in education remains inclusive, ethical, and deeply aligned with India’s development goals.
More details & updates: cprgindia.org/Padh-AI-Conclave
Register here : https://forms.gle/165DR6gBTpTD5qD46
AI Coding Wars: The Battle for the Developer’s Keyboard
The race for dominance in AI-assisted programming has taken a sharp turn with two major announcements. OpenAI has reintroduced Codex, their flagship AI model trained specifically to understand and write code. It’s now positioned to offer deeper integration with developer tools and supports a broader range of programming languages. Just days later, Google responded with the launch of Jules, its new AI coding assistant built into the Gemini ecosystem. Jules promises higher contextual awareness and aims to become an indispensable tool for developers using Google’s suite of services.
But OpenAI and Google aren’t alone. The broader ecosystem of AI coding assistants is expanding rapidly. Claude Sonet 3.7, developed earlier this year, was among the first models dedicated entirely to code generation and debugging. Its early success helped pave the way for a surge in specialized tools that are now hyperscaling. Platforms like Cursor AI, LovableAI, and BoltAI are redefining the software development workflow — enabling real-time suggestions, automated bug fixes, and even complete codebase generation with minimal human input.
Meanwhile, Gemini Code Assist is emerging as a formidable challenger, leveraging Google’s infrastructure and LLM capabilities to power enterprise-grade software development. With AI systems now writing more lines of code than some developers, there’s an ongoing shift in how software is created — raising questions about the future of coding as a profession. Will AI replace developers or empower them? Either way, the AI coding wars are no longer theoretical. They’re here, and they’re reshaping the industry.
AI in Conflict Monitoring: Real-time Risk Assessment
In a revealing look at AI’s expanding role in security and defense, a recent report detailed how AI was used during the recent aerial tensions between India and Pakistan. AI-driven monitoring systems played a role in tracking potential conflict escalation, offering faster, data-backed assessments that helped decision-makers respond quickly. The Indian Express article highlights how AI's situational awareness tools are becoming indispensable in national security strategies.
AI Anchors Enter Indian Newsrooms
Assam’s Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma recently shared a clip of a virtual AI anchor named Ankita presenting news about the Assam Cabinet meeting. The hyper-realistic AI avatar, developed for government news dissemination, marks a significant leap in AI’s role in public communication. With regional languages and facial expressions increasingly lifelike, AI-powered newsrooms may soon be a norm in local governance outreach.
UIDAI Opens Non-Personal Aadhaar Data for Innovation
In a major policy shift, UIDAI has allowed access to anonymized, non-personal Aadhaar data for public use. The move is expected to boost AI research and innovation, particularly in areas like digital identity, welfare delivery, and demographic analytics. The data sets will be available under defined protocols to ensure privacy while enabling broader research and tech development in the public interest.
BharatGPT Unveils PARAM-1: India’s Own Foundational LLM
India now has its own foundational large language model (LLM), PARAM-1, built entirely from scratch by BharatGPT under the BharatGen initiative. Tailored for Indian languages and socio-economic contexts, PARAM-1 is designed to power AI applications across sectors like governance, agriculture, education, and healthcare. This homegrown innovation reinforces India’s commitment to digital sovereignty and AI leadership on the global stage.
#DataDaan - Donate for a Digital India
Aligned with the IndiaAI Mission and MeitY’s efforts to ensure the availability of AI-usable data, the #DataDaan campaign by AI4India is now live on DataDaan.org. This initiative invites individuals and organizations to contribute valuable datasets, enriching India’s AI ecosystem and driving innovation across sectors. The platform provides a streamlined process for data contribution, ensuring responsible and impactful AI development. Visit DataDaan.org to explore the initiative and be part of this transformative effort.
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