Sri Lanka's Education Minister launches AI pilot project in IT curriculum for Grade 8 students.

Sri Lanka's Education Minister Susil Premajayantha announced a pilot project launching on March 19, introducing AI into the IT curriculum for Grade 8 students in 20 selected schools. Teachers are being trained, with plans to implement AI learning nationwide soon. This initiative is in line with the nation's AI strategy and aims to provide students with essential AI skills, preparing them for future careers.