Telangana Inter students to soon explore AI in English language

Move is aimed at introducing students to the world of AI, its application to the real world and ethical aspects involved in it; TG BIE also mulling to introduce machine learning and robotics

Hyderabad: Artificial Intelligence (AI) curriculum, which so far remained confined to science, engineering and technology, will soon foray into arts, humanities and vocational education as well.

Given the increasing importance of AI in almost every aspect of life, the Telangana Board of Intermediate Education (TG BIE) is contemplating on introducing AI as part of the English language in both first and second-year of Intermediate education.

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Initially, the Board intended to introduce the AI concepts as part of the physics curriculum, replacing some topics from the electronics chapter in the second-year Intermediate.

As such, the launch will be only restricted to science students, i.e. MPC and BiPC, but the Board is considering AI learning as part of the English language, which is common for all students irrespective of the stream.

The move is aimed at introducing students to the world of AI, its application to the real world and the ethical aspects involved in it.

The Board is mulling on introducing Machine Learning (ML) and robotics as well. The idea is to provide students with fair theory and practical knowledge about the niche and emerging technologies, thereby aiding them make informed career choices for higher education.

“The engineering colleges, which introduced AI a couple of years ago, are still struggling to find expertise to teach the subject. So, the plan is to introduce the basics of AI and its applications and ethical aspects to students in second-year physics. Since such introduction will only be applicable to science students, we are contemplating AI curriculum in English, a common language for all students. We will have clarity by the end of this month as the experts committee will meet,” a senior official said.

Previously, the Ethics and Human Values paper, a qualifying examination, was discontinued and integrated into the English language from the 2023-24 academic year.