KERALA INTEGRATES AI INTO CLASS 7 SYLLABUS, TRAINS TEACHERS

Why in the news?

  • Kerala takes a significant step towards embracing AI technology by incorporating it into the Class 7 ICT textbook.
  • AI is included in the curriculum to familiarize students with this rapidly evolving technology.
  • The ‘Computer Vision’ chapter will feature an activity where students develop their AI program capable of recognizing human facial expressions.

Key Points: Computer vision

  • Computer vision: AI field analyzing digital images, videos for meaningful insights.
  • Utilizes machine learning, neural networks to interpret visual data.
  • Mimics human vision, teaching computers to see and understand.
  • Enables machines to recognize objects, assess distances, detect movement.
  • Benefits include rapid defect detection, surpassing human capabilities in certain tasks.
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What is Artificial Intelligence (AI) ?

  • Artificial Intelligence (AI) refers to machines exhibiting intelligence.
  • Branch of computer science creating human-like intelligence.
  • Coined by John McCarthy in 1956.
  • Involves learning, reasoning, self-correction processes.
  • Wide-ranging applications from healthcare to military.

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