What is 'Bhashini'? Know About AI Tool Used For Real-time Translation of PM Narendra Modi's Speech
Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman reacted to use of AI tool ‘Bhashini’ during PM Modi’s speech and called it an “exciting step”.
What is the real-time translation AI tool 'Bhashini'? Technology has been picking up pace. Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday visited Varanasi and inaugurated the Kashi Tamil Sangamam 2.0 at Namo Ghat in Kashi. He even flagged off the Kashi Tamil Sangamam Express between Kanyakumari and Varanasi. However, the technology made headlines as during PM Narendra Modi's speech at Kashi Tamil Sangamam, a new experiment was tried as a new real-time AI-based translation tool called ‘Bhashini’ was used for those who understood Tamil language.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi said, “We are using this AI technology for the first time." He even asked those who came from Tamil Nadu to use their earphones to listen to his speech. He also said, "Today, the use of new technology has taken place here through Artificial Intelligence. This is a new beginning and hopefully, it makes it easier for me to reach you."
On the other hand, Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman reacted to the use of the real-time translation AI tool ‘Bhashini’ during PM Narendra Modi’s speech and called it an “exciting step”.
“An exciting step forward taken by @PMOIndia today at Kashi Tamil Sangamam #Bhashini is a digital product of the National Language Translation Mission. Bhashini and Artificial Intelligence (AI) working together, translated PM Narendra Modi’s speech into Tamil in real-time,” she posted on 'X'.
What is the real-time translation AI tool 'Bhashini'?
‘Bhashini’ is an AI language translation system. It allows people to speak in their native language, talking to the people of other Indian languages, who don’t understand the said language. Besides, the best part is that it is easily accessible through the respective Android and iOS apps.
The app also includes a separate ‘Bhasadaan’ section. It allows people to contribute to multiple crowdsourcing initiatives. Reportedly, PM Narendra Modi arrived in Varanasi on Sunday on a two-day visit.