AI Sanskrit Heritage Model launched at Madras Sanskrit College
The Madras Sanskrit College has launched an AI-powered 'Sanskrit Heritage Model' to make ancient literary works more accessible. The project uses structured linguistic rules to verify and generate accurate translations and scholarly content.
Why it matters
It demonstrates the application of advanced AI technology to preserve and digitize classical languages and cultural heritage.
Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Tuesday stressed on the need to use AI to help ordinary people to navigate great works like those of poet Kalidasa.
Speaking after launching Sanskrit Heritage Model at The Madras Sanskrit College in association with Articul8, in Mylapore, she said AI could also perhaps be used to identify to what extent Indian languages including Tamil and Sanskrit have spread based on manuscripts, palm leaves and copper plates.
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