New Delhi, November 9 (IANS). India has taken a new initiative towards strengthening digital diplomacy and community connectivity. The High Commission in Cyprus has introduced its first AI digital avatar 'Amara'.
On the occasion of Diwali, the Indian High Commission in Nicosia launched this digital avatar. A video message of about two and a half minutes was released. In which Amara herself is telling the importance of her existence. According to the High Commission, these are aimed at making contacts with the Indian community more effective and expanding India's reach.
The Indian High Commission said in a message released on the social media platform
The initiative is also seen as an increase in the use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) and digital technology in the functioning of Indian missions abroad. Its objective is to combine modern technology with traditional diplomatic contacts and to present India's cultural identity more effectively at the international level.
As Amara also tells in the video message. While wishing Diwali in Hindi, English and Greek to all the Indians living in the country and the world, this digital avatar explains the meaning of her existence. She claims, “My existence is not just based on technology but also on human relations. India-Cyprus relations are very strong, now I will try to strengthen them further.”
This 'digital face' of the Nicosia-based High Commission says that she will try to provide all kinds of help to the expatriate Indians, students, professionals, workers and citizens present in Cyprus. She will become a 'Digital Mitra' and will inform people about all the information related to consular facilities, visa, passport and high commission.
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