Prime Minister Narendra Modi embraced artificial intelligence technology at the ongoing Kashi Tamil Sangamam event on Sunday, utilizing real-time AI translation to deliver his speech in Tamil.
Addressing the audience in Hindi as usual, Modi encouraged attendees to use earphones to experience the simultaneous Tamil translation powered by artificial intelligence.
“This was my first experience using this technology. In the future, I will continue to utilize it,” Modi stated, expressing optimism about AI’s capacity to improve communication.
The Kashi Tamil Sangamam celebrates the deep cultural ties between Tamil Nadu and Varanasi, spanning from December 17th through the end of December.
In his speech, Modi emphasized the significance of “coming from one home of Mahadev to His other home” by traveling from Tamil Nadu to Varanasi, also known as Kashi.
Over 1,400 dignitaries from Tamil Nadu and Puducherry are participating in the month-long event featuring cultural programs, lectures, seminars, exhibitions, and more.
Modi’s use of AI translation technology aligns with his forward-looking approach to governance and desire to expand access to the latest innovations. As AI capabilities continue advancing, he envisions utilizing such tools more frequently to engage with the public across India’s linguistic diversity.
