SHILLONG, MAY 21: Vice-Chancellor of North Eastern Hill University (NEHU), Prof Prabha Sankar Shukla made a significant contribution to the Association of Commonwealth Universities (ACU) program held in London on May 15.
Prof Shukla delivered a presentation on the role of artificial intelligence (AI) in representing and protecting geographical indications (GIs) pertaining to language, arts, and agriculture.
In his presentation Prof. Shukla highlighted the potential of AI as a formidable ally in the preservation of cultural heritage.
He elaborated on how AI-powered solutions, such as speech recognition and natural language processing, can transcribe and interpret recordings of indigenous languages, facilitating their revival through educational apps and e-dictionaries.
These AI-driven models can significantly enhance cultural tourism apps, educational curriculum, and UNESCO cultural heritage projects, fostering a deeper appreciation of cultural diversity.
Highlighting the unique geographical features of northeastern India, Prof Shukla referenced to GIs such as Muga silk from Assam, Tree Tomato from Nagaland, Khasi Mandarin from Meghalaya, and Naga Chilli.
He highlighted the role of virtual classrooms and online workshops, made possible by AI, in providing specific training for producers to help them enhance class room experience.
During the event, Prof Shukla also emphasized the significance of collaboration among universities.
He praised ACU programs such as the Commonwealth Climate Resilience Network and the Commonwealth Sustainable Cities Network for their role in fostering cross-border collaboration.
Prof. Shukla concluded by reinforcing the ACU’s commitment to strengthening higher education through quality assurance reviews, and governance.
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