Though AI (Artificial Intelligence) has revolutionised the modern world at a multifaceted level, its limitations in various languages remain a significant challenge, stated Prof. Vasu Renganathan, Department of South Asian Studies, University of Pennsylvania, USA. He was speaking during his keynote address at the International Seminar on AI and Large Language Models for Dravidian Languages. The two-day seminar, hosted by the Department of Linguistics, Central University of Kerala, in collaboration with Natyarathnam Kannan Pattali Smaraka Kathakali Trust and Linguistic Diversity Study Centre, Kannur University, commenced on Wednesday. 

The seminar was inaugurated by Prof. Vincent Mathew, Vice Chancellor (i/c) of the Central University of Kerala. Dr. A. Ashokan, Syndicate Member, Kannur University, presided over the function. Prof. G. Umamaheshwar Rao (Former Honorary Professor, Department of Linguistics, CUK ), Prof. Joseph Koyippally (Dean, School of Languages and Comparative Literature, CUK), Dr. Rijumol (Campus Director, Kasaragod Campus, Kannur University), and Dr. P.K. Jayarajan (Joint Secretary, Natyarathnam Kannan Pattali Smaraka Kathakali Trust) delivered the felicitation address. Dr. S. Thennarasu (Head, Department of Linguistics, CUK) welcomed the audience and Prof. A.M. Sreedharan (Director, Linguistic Diversity Study Centre) proposed vote of thanks. The seminar will conclude on Thursday, 22nd August 2024.