Defence Minister launches 75 AI products & technologies

New Delhi, July 11 (KNN) Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Monday launched 75 newly-developed Artificial Intelligence (AI) products/technologies at the ‘AI in Defence’ (AIDef) symposium and exhibition in New Delhi.

The event was organised by the Ministry of Defence and is considered to be the first of its kind and is a part of ‘Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav’ celebrations.

These products are expected to open up new business avenues for the Defence PSUs.

The products include AI Platform Automation; Autonomous/Unmanned/Robotics systems; Block Chain-based Automation; Command, Control, Communication, Computer & Intelligence, Surveillance & Reconnaissance; Cyber Security etc.

Defence Minister released the physical as well as e-version of the book comprising the details of these 75 products.

It showcases the collective efforts put on by the Services, DRDO, DPSUs, iDEX start-ups and the private industry in last four years in the field of AI.

In his address the Minister described AI as a revolutionary step in the development of humanity; a proof that a human being is the most evolved creature in the universe.

He pointed out that AI has built inroads in almost every sector, including defence, health & medicine, agriculture, trade & commerce and transport.

The Minister also called upon all the defence stakeholders to enhance the jointness of human consciousness and the ability of AI to bring a radical change in the sector.  (KNN Bureau)