Abstract 
Agriculture, vital for global sustenance, is increasingly challenged by a knowledge gap arising from language and literacy barriers, especially in regions like India. This seminar explores the transformative role of Generative AI in overcoming these obstacles, providing a comprehensive overview of its technical and practical applications. The use of Large Language Models (LLMs), enhanced with vernacular voice-based conversational interfaces, has revolutionized the delivery of farming advice in native languages, thereby bridging critical information gaps. 
 

The seminar also emphasizes the significance of robust data curation in developing such AI models. In countries like India, a substantial amount of agricultural data is produced by various institutes in regional languages to assist farmers. However, this data often remains inaccessible for various reasons. Effective data collection, validation, and integration are crucial to ensure the accuracy and contextual relevance of the information provided. 
 

Dhenu 1.0, a pioneering domain-specific model, demonstrates how Generative AI can be customized for bilingual communication in English and Hindi, providing real-time, personalized farming advice. This model's cost-effectiveness and accuracy are particularly beneficial where diverse languages and varying literacy levels among farmers can hinder access to essential agricultural information. 
 

This seminar aims to highlight how innovative solutions like KissanAI and Dhenu 1.0 can transform agricultural practices, making expert knowledge accessible and understandable to all farmers. This approach not only promotes more informed and efficient farming decisions but also showcases the potential of AI in driving sustainable and inclusive agricultural development.

About the speaker: Bio:

Pratik Desai is a seasoned entrepreneur and computer scientist passionate about leveraging knowledge extraction through AI and Semantic Web technologies. Before venturing into AI applications for Agriculture, Dr. Desai honed his skills by co-founding three innovative startups in Silicon Valley. Grounded in his family's agricultural heritage, Dr. Desai established KissanAI. His vision for KissanAI has been to contribute meaningfully to his roots by democratizing the use of AI in agriculture. KissanAI stands out as a vernacular AI CoPilot platform meticulously designed to offer voice-based assistance tailored to the agricultural sector, particularly addressing the challenges faced by farmers in developing nations by overcoming literacy and language barriers. Dr. Desai’s pioneering work in incorporating generative AI in the Agriculture domain has led to the development of Dhenu, the world's first agricultural vertical-specific Large Language Model (LLM). More: https://www.linkedin.com/in/pratikkumardesai/

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