Sri Lanka, Oct. 24 -- Students in Sri Lanka will receive free access to Google's powerful generative AI platform, Gemini, and associated benefits starting mid-October.

This initiative was announced by Deputy Minister of Digital Economy, Eranga Weeraratne, during the inauguration of the AI National Expo.

Gemini is a powerful tool designed to support students with tasks such as writing, research, planning, and brainstorming.

However, a lead for Google Developer Group Sri Lanka and academic, Suresh Peries, explained the importance of using these tools responsibly and ethically.

Peries noted that a common misconception is that AI will replace humans entirely.

Instead, he suggested, the more likely scenario is that repetitive human tasks ...