AI literacy pilot programme ends with call for inclusive digital transformation
Summary
A community-based AI literacy pilot in Lalitpur ended with participants calling for accessible, practical and locally tailored programmes to help communities use artificial intelligence responsibly. The event highlighted the need for device access, critical thinking, ethics and confidence as Nepal pushes for an inclusive digital future.
Key Points
- The AI literacy pilot “From Access to Agency: AI Literacy to Reduce Inequalities in Nepal” concluded in Lalitpur on October 9.
- Participants said AI literacy programmes should be practical, inclusive and tailored to local needs, and should also include access to devices or digital tools.
- The event featured presentations, demonstrations, personal stories, a draft documentary screening and group discussions with recommendations for policymakers and educators.
- Organisers said the pilot highlighted the importance of community-centred approaches to AI literacy and digital inclusion in Nepal.
