Sri Lanka, Feb. 13 -- The Cabinet of Ministers has granted approval to implement a pilot project to introduce courses on Artificial Intelligence (AI) to the school curriculum starting from Grade 08, the Department of Government Information (DGI) said.

Earlier, on 02 October 2023, the Cabinet of Ministers decided that it is appropriate to introduce courses related to the AI into the education system in accordance with the recommendations made by the task force appointed for the formation of a national strategy and plan related to artificial intelligence.

As part of the relevant strategic plan, a pilot project has been designed to introduce artificial intelligence courses to general education.

Thus, the Cabinet approval has been granted ...