As part of the initiative to transform the television channel, DD Kisan deployed two Artificial Intelligence AI anchors on Sunday.
The AI anchors have been named ‘AI Krish’ and ‘AI Bhoomi’, and can speak in fifty Indian and foreign languages.
“The farmer viewers will be able to see these anchors in all the States of the country… These AI anchors will provide necessary information related to agriculture research happening in the country, trends in agricultural mandis, changes in weather conditions or any other information related to government schemes,” said an official.
DD Kisan is a farming channel launched under Union Ministry of Information and Broadcasting in 2015 for farmers and rural community
“DD Kisan channel is also working to bring forward the efforts of progressive farmers to all the people, with an aim of serving the agricultural and rural community in India. DD Kisan channel is striving towards creating an environment of holistic development through education that caters towards this segment. The three-dimensional concept of agriculture which includes balanced farming, animal husbandry and plantation is being reinforced by DD Kisan channel,” said an official.
A few private news channels across different parts of India had deployed AI anchors not long ago.