It is launched by PM Modi and UP CM Yogi...
The Maha Kumbh Mela 2025 in Prayagraj (UP) is to begin. On Friday, the government launched an AI-powered chatbot equipped with multi-lingual capability to assist pilgrims and visitors in the mela.
It is launched by PM Narendra Modi and Chief Minister of Uttar Pradesh Yogwasi Adityanath.
The initiative is a part of the "Digital Mahakumbh" vision.
AI chatbot Kumbh Sah'AI'yak will provide uninterrupted responses, and serve as a free 24/7 guide, offering navigation assistance, and customized cultural insights.
Developed by the Prayagraj Mela Authority and UPDESCO, the Kumbh Sah'AI'yak app is hosted on open-source LLM provided by Ola's Krutrim.
It supports Hindi, English, Tamil, Telugu, Marathi, Malayalam, Urdu, Gujarati, Punjabi, Kannada and Bengali.
"The platform allows the pilgrims to easily navigate the Mela area, offering guidance on various topics such as the history, rituals, and significance of Maha Kumbh, travel and accommodation options, and key attractions around Prayagraj.
"Additionally, with strong security measures in place to keep privacy and prevent misinformation, the chatbot offers an easy, safe, and enriching experience for all attendees," a statement by Ola Krutrim said.
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