Dhaka:Prime Minister's Adviser on Posts, Telecommunications and Information Technology, Rehan Asif Asad, has urged young individuals to leverage artificial intelligence (AI) in addressing social challenges. Speaking at the closing ceremony of the "FutureMakers" AI-based innovation competition organized by Grameenphone, Asif emphasized that learning and adopting new technologies is insufficient without applying them to solve real-life problems.
According to United News of Bangladesh, Asif highlighted the global transformation of industries and economies through AI, stressing the importance of equipping young people with the necessary tools, skills, and opportunities to adapt to these changes. He underscored the need for initiatives like FutureMakers, which enable students to work with AI, develop skills, and turn innovative ideas into practical solutions, thereby contributing to the growth of Bangladesh's digital economy.
The FutureMakers competition concluded with Team Labdhab winning first place for their innovation, "EcoClip," a device designed to detect early signs of heart disease when attached to a stethoscope. Team River Sentinel secured second place with an AI-based system to forecast river erosion, while Team Zinxed achieved third place with "Spasto AI," an AI-powered speech therapy app. The winners received monetary prizes and opportunities to join Grameenphone's professional development programs.