Decoding the Digital Era: Navigating AI and Education in Northeast India

A conference in Nagaland's Jotsoma examined the impact of digital humanities and decolonising education. Medongoi Rhakho and Charles Redmon highlighted the importance of critical thinking and AI's challenges related to regional languages. The event gathered experts to discuss Northeast India's educational future in the digital era.

A groundbreaking conference took place in Jotsoma, Nagaland, spotlighting the need for enhanced critical thinking and data interpretation skills in our digital era.

'Digital Humanities and Decolonising Education in Northeast India: Challenges and Opportunities' was the focus, as the event, which began on Tuesday, was hosted at Kohima Science College. The event, organised by the Department of English, Capital College of Higher Education, and Cue Academy, was backed by Nagaland's Department of Higher Education.

Deputy Director Medongoi Rhakho detailed the evolution from land to data dominance in today's AI-driven world, positioning critical thought as crucial for decolonisation. Charles Redmon of the University of Essex highlighted the linguistic inclusivity challenges AI poses for diverse languages. The forum gathered voices from India, the UK, and Africa to tackle decolonising education through digital humanities.