AMRITSAR: Guru Nanak Dev University's three-day World Punjabi Conference concluded with a visionary declaration, "A New Thinking of Service-Oriented Technology for Punjab's Future." The event, held on the occasion of Punjabi Mother Tongue Day, emphasized leveraging technology to preserve and promote the Punjabi language and culture.
Addressing the gathering, Vice-Chancellor Prof. Karamjeet Singh announced the university's plan to introduce "AI Langar, " aiming to harness artificial intelligence for the greater good of society. "Just as langar symbolizes service and equality, AI Langar will make technology accessible, transparent, and beneficial for all, " he said.
The conference highlighted four key areas: making Punjabi a leading digital language, creating a shared data repository, skill development in AI and machine learning, and ensuring ethical use of technology. Prof. Singh appealed to the global Punjabi community to collaborate in this endeavor, stating, "Let's work together to make Punjab a hub of technological innovation and progress."
Notable attendees included Padma Bhushan Sardar Tarlochan Singh, Padma Shri Dr. Vikramjit Singh Sahney, and other prominent figures from academia, politics, and industry. The conference concluded with honors for distinguished contributors and pledges of support, including Rs. 1 crore donations from Dr. Vikramjit Singh Sahney and Kanwarpal Singh Suri for establishing an AI center at GNDU.