Minister for Communications and Information Technology Prithvi Subba Gurung has emphasized the need to take maximum benefit from artificial intelligence (AI).

Inaugurating a seminar on ‘Indigenous Nationalities and Artificial Intelligence: Protecting Rights and Building the Future’ organized by the Indigenous Nationalities Commission here today on the occasion of the 31st International Day of the World’s Indigenous Peoples, he said those who have developed today through the use of AI have already benefited. But all countries in the world, rich or poor, can benefit the most from AI.    

Stating that AI is currently being used in every process of development, Minister Gurung, who is also the government spokesperson, said that the government is working to increase its use in agriculture, health, education, good governance, tourism, industry and disaster management sectors.    

Calling for unity among the indigenous nationalities to ensure implementation of the constitutional, legal and policy-level rights, Minister Gurung said, “AI is an opportunity for us, but if we do not know how to use it properly, the challenges will increase.”    

On August 9, 1982, the United Nations announced the celebration of the International Day of the World’s Indigenous Peoples is being observed August 9 of every year has been celebrated as the International Day of the World’s Indigenous Peoples.     

On the occasion, Commission Chair Ram Bahadur Thapa Magar stated that it is both the duty and responsibility of the state to protect and promote indigenous and nationalities communities, who are rich with unique knowledge and skills. (RSS)