New Delhi, Jan. 1 -- President of India Droupadi Murmu on Thursday launched the #SkillTheNation AI Challenge and virtually inaugurated the IGNOU Regional Centre and Skill Centre at Rairangpur in Odisha, underscoring the transformative potential of artificial intelligence for India's future.

Speaking at a function held at the Rashtrapati Bhavan Cultural Centre, the President said artificial intelligence is reshaping economies and societies across the world, influencing the way people learn, work and access modern services. For a young country like India, she said, AI is not merely a technology but a powerful opportunity to drive positive and inclusive change.

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