CLASS VIII ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENC

UNIT-1: EXCITE
INTRODUCTION TO ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE
Questions and Answers

INTRODUCTION
1. What is Intelligence and its categories?

Answer – Intelligence is the ability to use new knowledge and skills. The two
main categories of intelligence are analytical intelligence and practical
intelligence.

Analytical intelligence is the capacity of the brain to understand

information and apply it to resolve any issue. A high IQ requires this
kind of knowledge, but intelligence encompasses much more than
simply being able to solve issues using a formula you've gained by
reading books, getting advice from people, etc. The term "book
smarts" is frequently used to describe this type of intellect.

The capacity to adapt, shape, or choose a new environment in the

pursuit of personal important goals is what is referred to as practical
intelligence. This skill is used to discover a better match between
oneself and the needs of the environment. Being practical involves
utilizing information based on your experiences to develop solutions
that function in your day-to-day life.

ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE
2. What is Artificial Intelligence?

Answer – A method for educating a computer, a robot, or a machine to behave

intelligently like a person is known as artificial intelligence (AI). The study of
artificial intelligence (Al) focuses on how the human brain works while attempting
to solve problems. Al aims to improve computer skills like problem-solving,
learning, and reasoning that are related to human understanding. The objectives
of artificial intelligence include the capacity to schedule, learn natural language,
realize, process, and represent information, as well as move and operate things.

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3. What is the difference between Human Intelligence and

Artificial Intelligence?

Answer –

ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE (AI) HUMAN INTELLIGENCE

Human intelligence can pick up

Using statistical models and
knowledge via experience,
algorithms, artificial intelligence can
observation, and instruction and apply
learn from enormous volumes of data.
it to new circumstances.

Artificial intelligence (AI) lacks actual Through imagination and innovation,

creativity and originality, but it may human intelligence may produce
produce new solutions based on original concepts, works of art, music,
patterns and data that already exist. and literature.

Human intelligence has emotional

Artificial intelligence is devoid of
intelligence, which enables it to
feelings, empathy, and the capacity to
identify and react to other people's
comprehend the emotions of others.
emotions.

Artificial intelligence is not adaptable

Human intelligence can change with
to changes in input or environment
the environment and learn from new
and can be relatively slow learn from
situations and experiences.
new data.

Human intelligence can formulate

Artificial intelligence can decide using
complex conclusions that are
rules, algorithms, and facts, but it is
supported by intuition, knowledge,
ethically unable and lacks intuition.
logic, and ethical considerations.

Artificial intelligence can perform Human intelligence possesses a vast

physical tasks quickly and accurately, range of physical capabilities, such as
but it lacks human-like skill, strength, dexterity, athleticism, and sensory
and flexibility. perception.

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TYPES OF ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE

4. What are the types of Artificial Intelligence?

Answer – We categorise artificial intelligence on the basis of its capabilities and

functionality. Narrow Al, General Al, and Super Al are the three basic subtypes of
artificial intelligence that differ in their capabilities. In the section on functions,
there are four different categories of artificial intelligence: Reactive Machines,
Limited Memory, Theory of Minds, and Self-Awareness.

Type-1 Based on Capabilities

Artificial Narrow Intelligence

Artificial Narrow Intelligence (ANI) is a goal- oriented subset of artificial

intelligence (AI) that does a specific task, such as playing games like chess or
poker or keeping track of weather updates. Artificially narrow intelligence
systems are trained to concentrate on one job at a time using data from a single
dataset. So these systems don't carry out any additional tasks.

Artificial General Intelligence

Artificial general intelligence (AGI) Artificial general intelligence is the term for Al
with human-like learning, reasoning, and behavior. Although AGI is still in its
early stages, it has the potential to do a wider range of tasks than weak artificial

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intelligence while also taking part in inventive activities that are at par with
humans, In order to solve problems, adapt to its surroundings, and perform a
larger range of tasks, AGI needed awareness of itself. Artificial general
intelligence is capable of deductive reasoning, situational flexibility, and data
processing. Instead of operating according to predetermined rules, AGI adopts a
problem-solving and learning strategy skill just like humans. Since it possesses
great versatility, AGI can perform more tasks in a variety of industries and
enterprises.

Artificial general intelligence implementation is now in the research and

development phase. AGI is a hypothetical concept that uses generalised human
intellectual capabilities to solve a variety of fictitious issues. AGI is what we
observe in films like Westworld and the robots from Star Trek: The Next
Generation.

Artificial Super Intelligence

By exhibiting mental abilities and developing its own thinking processes, artificial
super intelligence (ASI), a subset of Al, has the potential to outperform human
intelligence. ASI represents the point at which computers will become sufficiently
self-aware to surpass human intelligence and behavioural ability in performance.
Engineers and scientists are still working to create tools and machines with
artificial general intelligence, which in turn will pave the way for the creation of
ASI.

Type-2 Based on Functionality

Reactive Machines

The first type of Al is reactive machines, which have limited capabilities. There is
no memory-based functionality on these computers. As a result, reactive robots
are unable to draw conclusions from the past. Basically, they are incapable of
learning and can only function with current data. This implies that they will not do
better in the future with more practice.

Limited Memory

This kind of artificial intelligence can take in or store learning data and get better
over time, depending on experience. To improve its forecasts, this kind of Al
makes use of historical data. Due to its inability to build comprehensive libraries

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of its experience, it is known as a limited-memory Al. One of the most well-known

instances of devices with limited memory is self-driving automobiles.

Theory of Mind

The first two kinds of Al are now accessible. The latter two are ideas or ongoing
projects. An Al with a strong knowledge of the entities in an environment,
including people, is said to have a theory of mind. Such Al is predicted to be
capable of understanding the feelings, ideologies, and cognitive patterns of
creatures around it.

Self-Awareness

Theoretically, Al will reach this point when it can ultimately equal the complexity
and depth of the human brain. Al that is self-aware won't merely be able to
comprehend feelings. It will have its own feelings and convictions.

5. What are the applications of Artificial Intelligence?

Answer – a. Voice Assistants Siri, Alexa, and Google Assistant are examples of
voice assistants that use Narrow Al to understand and carry out voice
commands, and tasks like making calls, setting alarms, and answering inquiries.

b. Systems for Making Recommendations A suggestion system, which is a

subcategory of information filtering systems, aims to predict the rating or
preference a user can provide for an item in particular. It is an algorithm that
directs consumers to relevant things. As an example, which Internet movie
shows what we frequently watch, which e-commerce display, displays the
algorithms used by streaming services like Netflix, Amazon, and Spotify to
demonstrate what we frequently search for and buy, etc.

c. Email Filtering A program known as an email filter sorts and categorizes

email into distinct categories under predefined criteria. It offers a method of
emailing into multiple groups, such as distinct folders or places for business,
personal, subscriptions, and other services. Email providers like Gmail use
narrow Al to identify spam emails and sort incoming emails into appropriate
folders.

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d. Climate Forecasting Since Al-powered forecasting models are based on

hundreds of years of historical weather data, they are excellent at foreseeing
occurrences that will have weather that is like that of the past. Temperature,
precipitation, and other meteorological variables can vary depending on the
climate.

e. Internet Search A search query, sometimes referred to as an internet search,

is a submission to a search engine that produces both sponsored and organic
results. The Google Rank Brain algorithms utilize Narrow Al to understand
human intent and comprehend queries in order to give accurate search results.

f. FACIAL RECOGNITION SYSTEM We may recognize a person or item from an

image or video using computer vision technology called face recognition, which
uses artificial intelligence (AI). Deep learning, computer vision algorithms, and
image processing are some of the approaches used. Applications include
verifying identities, indexing images, labeling videos or images, and identifying
people for security.

DOMAINS OF ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE

6. What are the domains of AI?

Answer – Domains of Artificial Intelligence

a. Data A collection of information obtained by observations, measurements,

study, or analysis is called a data set. Facts, statistics, names, figures, or even
descriptions of things may be included.. Tables, charts, and graphs are used to
organize data. There are data scientists that do data mining and examine our
reality using that data. On news channels, we have viewed reports on the
weather forecast. They include readings, rainfall forecasts, the minimum
temperature, the highest temperature, and more.

Relation between Data and Data Science

Data science is a topic or domain that entails dealing with a vast quantity of data
and utilizing it to create analytical models that are predictive, prescriptive, and
predictive. It involves gathering, collecting, modeling (creating the model),
verifying the model through analysis, and using the data (deploying the best
model). It is the meeting point between computation and data. It incorporates
concepts from economics, statistics, and computer science.

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b. Natural Language Processing Making it possible for computers to

understand, analyses, and generate human language is the aim of the branch of
artificial intelligence known as natural language A processing (NLP). It includes
employing algorithms, statistical models, and machine learning techniques to
analyses and extract meaning from human language data.

c. Computer Vision The goal of computer vision, a branch of artificial

intelligence (AI), is to provide machines with the capacity to analyses and
interpret visual information from their surroundings. It examines, decodes, and
processes visual input using mathematical models and algorithms and has many
applications in a variety of industries.

HUMAN-MACHINE INTERACTION

7. What does Human-Machine Interaction mean?

Answer – The goal of human-machine interaction is to develop methods of

organic human- machine communication. It created the technologies to make
communication as simple and natural as possible, eliminating artificial machine
interaction and improving usability. Here is a list of a few of the most well-known
programs.

* Chatbots and virtual helpers: In order to provide written or spoken information

about departure times or services, today's chatbots "work" in customer service.
Modern chatbots use artificial intelligence. Digital assistants like Google Home
and Google Assistant also use chatbots.

* The way to more advanced voice control: Users may use their voice to activate
assistants like Amazon's Alexa, Google Assistant, Google Home, or Microsoft's
Cortana. By utilizing code words that are easy for the assistant to recognize,
such as reduce the temperature or the loudness in the bedroom.

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UNIT-2: RELATE
ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE AROUND US
Questions and Answers
INTRODUCTION

AI systems are driven by strong algorithms using methods like

machine learning, deep learning and neural networks.

APPLICATIONS OF AI IN OUR DAILY LIFE

AI is a field of study that deals with the development of

technology that teaches robots to understand, analyses and
learn from data.

AI devices are capable of remembering patterns of behavior

and adapting their responses to fit those patterns or promote
behavioral changes.

AI is more extensively utilized in many aspects of daily life,

whether directly or indirectly.

1. What are the applications of AI in our daily life?

Answer – a. Digital Assistants Virtual assistants like Siri, Cortana, Google

Assistant and others have made our lives easier. This program has capabilities
for natural language processing and can identify speech patterns and
consequently respond to the queries of the user. It can learn from the past
interactions and listen like a person because of the AI it uses.

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b. Banking Banks now use machine learning and AI software to read your
signature, compare it to the one you previously gave the bank, and risk-freely
allow a cheque.

c. Online Commerce (e-Commerce) and Shopping AI technology like machine

learning are enhancing and streamlining consumers’ online purchasing
experiences. System for supply chain management and automated warehouses
enabled by AI help business manage their logistics more effectively.

d. Navigation and Travel The AI programmers that created Google Maps never
stop working. Only ML algorithms unleashed on satellite photos are capable of
adequately cross-checking the yottabytes of geographic data that are updated
every second.

e. Self-Driving Vehicles In order to sense their surroundings, plan routes, and

decided to drive while driving, self-driving vehicles, trucks, and buses require AI.
We believe that this technology would reduce traffic jams, pollution, and
accidents.

f. Facial Recognition Technologies These are most widely used technology. AI

software that detects facial expressions to determine mood and intention is also
being developed by more business.

g. Security and Surveillance AI monitoring software handles the ongoing

surveillance monitoring and detection functions. AI can detect anomalous
behavior that human eyes may occasionally miss.

h. Gamified Therapy Some applications are being developed to test a player’s

resilience in the face of impending defeat. Some games offer Cognitive
Behavioral Therapy(CBT) for improved engagement with the person using Virtual
Reality (VR) headsets.

f. Medical Applications Devices like Google’s AI Eye Doctor, which collaborates

with an Indian eye health chain to find a cure for diabetic retinopathy, a condition
that results in blindness, are used to detect and treat damaged tissues.

CONCEPT OF SMART LIVING

The Internet of Things (IoT) and smart homes are two topics that frequently come
up while discussing "smart living." Through digitization and the networking of
devices, smart living promises to increase comfort, security, and energy
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efficiency in our daily lives. However, the promise of smart living goes well
beyond just linking various gadgets together. By fusing sensing with physical
activity, social behavior analysis, data analytics, engineering, technology,
communication, and decision- making into a single, integrated idea, smart living
helps us better understand how people and technology interact. People may take
advantage of new lifestyle options thanks to smart living. It entails unique and
cutting-edge solutions designed to improve life's controllability, economy,
productivity, integration, and sustainability.

SMART HOMES

The fundamental goal of a smart home is to increase occupants' safety and

security while also enhancing their quality of life and convenience within the
house. Applications for smart homes frequently ensure better energy-efficient
use of resources.

Smart houses come with technology that makes it possible for them to interact
with other smart appliances and gives the owner more control over their
surroundings. Smart home systems and gadgets, which are components of the
Internet of Things (IoT), frequently work together, exchanging consumer usage
data among themselves and automating activities depending on the preferences
of the homeowners.

2. What are the benefits of Smart Home?

Answer – a. Energy-efficient: Smart houses are excellent at conserving energy.

Furthermore, dimmer lights use less electricity. Timer features are almost
universal in smart gadgets, reducing energy usage. In order to prevent energy
waste, gadgets like occupancy sensors automatically switch off the lights when
the room is empty.

b. Accessibility: By enabling users to manage several devices and smart

features with a single device, a smart home offers many benefits. You may
control the linked devices with a single device action, eliminating the need for
several remote controls.

c. Customization for user comfort: Flexible user preferences are possible in

smart homes. A person may change practically every element of their lives using
automation. For instance, one may program a timer to turn on the lights when
one gets home or to select a preferred temperature for a certain period of time.

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d. Increased Safety: Smart automation solutions for security include HD CCTV

cameras, anti-theft devices, and biometric locks, among others. Smart home
security Regular locks can be combined with a smart security system,
fingerprints can be stored, and the lock can be controlled remotely via an app.
Smartphones allow users to roam around without the burden of carrying keys by
providing access to security solutions like wall-mounted scanners, keypads, and
the like.

e. Convenience for the elderly and those with disabilities: Smart homes
provide assistance and flexibility for the elderly and those with disabilities. By
utilizing speech commands and voice connections between smartphones and
other smart equipment, daily tasks may be made simpler.

3. What are the devices used in Smart Homes?

Answer – a. Smart Speaker we can accomplish a wide range of activities, such

as operate wirelessly equipped lighting, purchase a variety of goods and meals
online, and get information like the weather forecast, time, and date, among other
things.

b. Smart Display Similar to smart speakers, you may ask smart displays to do a
wide range of tasks, such as check your calendar, manage your smart home, do
online searches, make phone calls, add items to your shopping list, and control
your smart home.

c. Smart Lights Self-monitoring, analysis, and reporting technology is referred to

as SMART in technology. It may be viewed as a well-integrated system that
consists of remote-controllable smart light bulbs, panels, strips, and other
fixtures.

d. Smart Security Camera Some types allow you to converse with people
standing close to the camera by transmitting and recording two-way audio. With
the help of a Wi-Fi connection to your smart home hub, you can operate your
smart cameras from anywhere. The pictures they gather may also be
downloaded, stored, and captured.

e. Smart Robot Vacuum The Roomba 694 from iRobot is simple to operate and
effective in cleaning all kinds of floors. Plus, if you'd rather set it and forget it, you
can program cleaning routines in the mobile app.

SMART CITIES
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A smart city is a developed metropolitan region that excels in a number of critical

areas, including economy, mobility, environment, people, lifestyle, and
governance. This leads to sustained economic growth and an excellent quality of
life. A smart city employs information and communication technology (ICT) to
increase operational effectiveness, exchange information with the public, and
deliver improved government services and citizen welfare. A smart city's major
objective is to maximize city operations, encourage economic development, and
enhance citizen quality of life by utilizing smart technology and data analysis
Seoul, South Korea, Copenhagen, Denmark, London, England, New York, USA,
Oslo, Norway, Singapore, and others are some well- known examples of smart
cities.

4. What are the benefits of Smart Cities?

Answer – a. Safer Streets: Real-time data sharing and activity monitoring are
being done through connected dashcams, body cameras, and commercial
vehicles. This data provides first responders and local authorities with the
knowledge they need to quickly identify, address, and avoid traffic infractions,
potholes, and other incidents on the road.

b. Enhanced Safety Preparedness: In smart cities, an upgraded infrastructure

enables resources to be used more efficiently. For instance, in a normal
metropolis, resources like trash removal may only be used so much before
becoming inaccessible to many.

c. Better Services: Access to tap water is a need for every house and company,
but what if your city went above and beyond to test and monitor it? What if the
city kept track of water levels so that officials could detect water breaches as
soon as they happened? In certain smart cities, this is a fact. With LED lamp
posts that change their brightness based on the time of day and the weather, city
lighting is also getting smarter and more cost-effective.

d. Healthier Environment: Environmental Health Smart cities can efficiently

track carbon dioxide (CO₂) emissions and vehicle pollution using air pollution
sensors. This monitoring enables city people to reroute traffic in order to prevent
breathing in contaminants that may be harmful to their health, such as poisons,
airborne diseases, and other pollutants.

e. Transportation Improvements: Efficiency is the key to smart cities. For many

people, transit is a significant productivity drain. People in certain smart cities are

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gaining time back in their days thanks to enhanced transportation technologies

like autonomous cars, smart parking meters, and real-time traffic monitoring,
since they no longer need to waste time waiting in crowded regions or seeking an
open parking meter.

5. What are the challenges in establishing Smart Cities?

Answer – The purpose of a smart city is to make urban life more accessible;
however, implementing these extensive changes and using technology that
gathers and exchanges massive quantities of data can present several
difficulties. The following is a list of five issues and worries individuals have with
smart city initiatives:

a. Transparency: Information that is gathered and shared must be accurate

and communicated in real time.

b. Accessibility: Cities are in charge of placing sensors and smart cameras,

but they must also provide a trustworthy method for people and companies
to access the data.

c. Integrity: Information cannot be altered by authorities to present the city in

a favorable way.

d. Confidentiality: Some information gathered might not be for public use.

Cities are in charge of protecting private information from outside threats
and keeping it safe.

e. Accountability: Cities are in charge of deciding who has access to which

data and how it is utilized. User logs should be required where extremely
sensitive data is present to guarantee responsibility for who accessed the
data and how they intended to use it.

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UNIT-3: PURPOSE
SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT GOALS
Questions and Answers

INTRODUCTION

Sustainable development aims to achieve human development

goals while preserving the ability of natural systems to deliver
the resources and ecosystem services that are vital to the
economy and society.

Sustainable development offers the chance to build a new

approach, which has enormous implications for issues of peace
and security.

Now we will examine the principles and aims of sustainable

development, as well as the duties of people in setting
sustainable goals and the effects of artificial intelligence on
sustainable development.

SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT

Sustainable development, according to the United Nations, is

"development that satisfies the needs of the present without
compromising the ability of future generations to satisfies
their own needs.
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" Sustainable development is a strategy that aims to satisfy

human development objectives while letting natural systems
satisfy human needs for essential ecosystem services and
natural resources.

Sustainable development is used to meet present demands

without compromising the capacity of future generations to
meet their own requirements.

A coordinated effort to create a fair, sustainable, and

adaptable future for people and the environment is known as
sustainable development. Instead of focusing on how to build
resilient infrastructure, sustainable development refers to how
to sustain development for both present and future
generations.

1. What is the three pillars of Sustainable Development?

Answer – Three Pillars of Sustainable Development

a. Social pillar. We refer to the principles of equality and respect for individual
rights to the social pillar of a company's sustainable development. The core
tenets guiding the creation of the social pillar are to combat social exclusion and
prejudice, foster solidarity, and contribute to the well-being of stakeholders.

b. Economic pillar. This pillar is focused on businesses' capacity to promote

economic expansion and development. The utilization of renewable energy
sources and product recycling are the guiding concepts for the growth of the
economic pillar.

c. Environmental pillar: The environmental pillar is based on a commitment to

safeguard the environment by lowering risks and assessing how business
operations affect the environment. The objectives listed below are an essential
component of CSER (Corporate Social and Environmental Responsibility).

 Preserving and conserving agricultural resources or natural resources

 Determining their carbon footprint, cutting overall emissions of greenhouse

gases, and advancing the pursuit of sustainable development objectives.

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 For both present and future generations, prevent water scarcity and lower
total waste.

 In order to enhance their performance on environmental challenges,

businesses must create goals.

SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT GOALS (SDGs)

2. What is Sustainable Development Goal and explain each

goal.

Answer – The new, broadly embraced Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)

are expected to be used by UN member states to direct their agendas and
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political policies for the ensuing 15 years. The collection of 17 Sustainable

Development Goals (SDGs) is the best strategy now available for improving the
state of the world by the year 2030. They know that initiatives to support
economic growth, combat climate change, and save our oceans and forests must
coexist with programs that address social needs like education, health, equality,
and job opportunities.

Goal 1: No Poverty

One of the biggest issues facing humanity continue to be eliminating poverty in

all of its forms. Between 1990 and 2015, the number of people living in severe
poverty decreased by more than half, yet far too many people continues to
struggle to meet even the most basic necessities

Goal 2: Zero Hunger

The SDGs want to make sure that everyone, especially children, has access to
enough healthy food throughout the year and to abolish all kinds of malnutrition
and hunger by 2030. This entails encouraging sustainable farming, helping small-
scale farmers, and ensuring that everyone has access to markets, technology,
and land. In order to assure investments in technology and infrastructure to
increase agricultural output, collaboration on a global scale is also necessary.

Goal 3: Good Health and Well-Being

The 2030 Agenda acknowledges the complexity and interdependence of both

good health and sustainable development. It accounts for growing economic and
social disparities, increased urbanization, climatic and environmental risks, the
ongoing impact of HIV and other infectious diseases, as well as new problems,
including non-communicable diseases. Action is also required to address new
global health problems, such as antibiotic resistance, that are not expressly
addressed by the SDGs

Goal 4: Quality Education

By 2030, all boys and girls will have free primary and secondary schooling,
according to this aim. Achieving universal access to top-notch higher education is
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another goal, as is ensuring that everyone has access to cheap vocational

training and eradicating wealth and gender gaps.

Goal 5: Gender Equality

Equal access to land, property, sexual and reproductive health, technology, and
the internet is essential for women. Although there are already more women than
ever holding public offices, encouraging more women to lead will contribute to
greater gender equality.

Goal 6: Clean Water and Sanitation

By 2030, we must invest in suitable infrastructure, offer sanitary facilities, and

promote good hygiene if we want to ensure that everyone has access to safe and
inexpensive drinking water. Water-related ecosystems must be preserved and
restored.

Goal 7: Affordable and Clean Energy

If we want to reach SDG 7 by 2030, we must invest in solar, wind, and thermal
power, increase energy productivity, and ensure that everyone has access to
energy. Increasing infrastructure and modernizing technologies will enable all
nations to deliver cleaner, more efficient energy, which will promote development
and benefit the environment.

Goal 8: Decent Work and Economic Growth

The key to achieving this objective is supporting entrepreneurship and job

creation, as well as taking concrete steps to end forced labor, slavery, and
human trafficking. By 2030, it is intended to have full and productive employment
as well as respectable work for all women and men.

Goal 9: Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure

Finding long-term solutions to economic and environmental problems, including

creating new employment and encouraging energy efficiency, depends in part on

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technological innovation. Investing in scientific research and innovation, as well

as promoting sustainable industries, are all crucial strategies for promoting
sustainable development.

Goal 10: Reduced Inequalities

There must be global remedies for income disparity. This entails strengthening
the oversight and regulation of financial markets and institutions, promoting
development aid, and promoting foreign direct investment in areas with the
highest need. One of the keys to closing the gap is to make it safer for individuals
to move around and migrate.

Goal 11: Sustainable Cities and Communities

Building resilient communities and economies, career and entrepreneurial

possibilities, secure and affordable housing, and sustainable cities are all
necessary. Investments in public transit, the development of green public spaces,
and enhanced urban planning and management using inclusive and participatory
methods are all part of it.

Goal 12: Responsible Consumption and Production

Achieving this aim will require effective management of our common natural
resources as well as responsible pollution and toxic waste disposal. Equally
crucial is encouraging trash reduction and recycling among enterprises,
industries, and consumers, as well as assisting emerging nations in shifting to
more sustainable consumption habits by 2030.

Goal 13: Climate Action

Efforts to include disaster risk reduction measures, sustainable resource

management. and human security into national development policies have to
coincide with this goal's implementation. Climate change is increasing the
frequency and severity of extreme weather events like heat waves, droughts,
floods, and tropical cyclones. It is also making water management issues worse,
decreasing agricultural production and food security, raising health risks,
destroying critical infrastructure, and disrupting the delivery of essential services
like water and sanitation, education, energy, and transportation.

Goal 14: Life Below Water

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The SDGs seek to manage marine and coastal ecosystems sustainably,

safeguard them against pollution, and deal with the effects of ocean acidification.
Another way to lessen some of the problems confronting our seas is to improve
conservation and the sustainable use of resources derived from the ocean.

Goal 15: Life on Land

Immediate action is required to stop the destruction of natural ecosystems and

biodiversity, which are a part of our shared heritage, and support the security of
food and water supplies, the mitigation and adaptation of climate change, and
international peace and security.

Goal 16: Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions

The SDGs seek to drastically decrease all kinds of violence and to end all forms
of conflict and insecurity by collaborating with governments and communities
Promoting the rule of law and human rights, as well as decreasing the flow of
illegal armaments and enhancing the involvement of developing nations in the
institutions of global governance, are all essential to this process.

Goal 17: Partnership for Goals

The objectives match national strategies to meet all the aims in order to
strengthen North-South and South-South cooperation. Achieving a global, fair,
and open trading system that benefits everyone requires promoting international
commerce and aiding emerging nations in growing their exports.

CITIZENS RESPONSIBILITY TOWARDS SDGs

3. What are the responsibilities of citizens towards SDGs?

Answer – Citizens have an essential role to play not only in terms of the effort
and action towards the achievement of the goals but also in terms of the
associated monitoring of the progress towards these goals, as they are the
primary agents of their development and the ultimate beneficiaries of the
Sustainable Development Goals.

a. The literate members of society should consider educating the

underprivileged youth in order to eliminate the social evil of illiteracy.

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b. The use of public transportation, avoiding the use of constantly running air
conditioners, employing solar-powered equipment, and many other actions
can all help.

c. Citizens should educate themselves about inequality, invent ideas about it,
and treat everyone liberally and equally.

d. To make the planet a cleaner and better place to live, citizens can apply to
reduce, reuse, and recycle practices.

e. Citizens must stick to strategies that promote the establishment of

sustainable objectives, such as donating material you no longer need,
limiting food waste, and supporting regional farmers.

f. Encourage individuals who are underprivileged to use bicycles or public

transportation and emphasise the need to recycle garbage. Avoid using
plastic, plant trees all around you, and act right away to halt global
warming.

4. How AI will impact on Sustainable Development?

Answer –

 Achieving Good Health and Well-Being: Al can assist in preparing data for
those who are living in poverty and can assist them by readily supplying food,
health, water, and energy.
 Quality Education: Al systems can be educated for quality education and may
be the answer.

 Gender equality: The accessible tools, such as voice assistants and chatbots
like Alexa or Siri, are exclusively gendered for female use. We need more
study on intelligent algorithms, picture recognition, reinforced learning, or
discrimination to improve this.

 Sanitation and clean water. We can utilize Al tools to provide people with
clean water and sanitary facilities.

 Sustainable Cities and Communities: Al can assist in building smart cities that
give people access to resources that are effective.

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 Goal-oriented partnerships: AI can assist in establishing a partnership and

supporting the partner in achieving the goal.

 Infrastructure development and industry innovation: Al systems support

industrial innovation by finding solutions to challenging issues. It can easily
handle complex procedures. It can also deal with the infrastructure problems
that come with development.

 Reduce Inequalities: Since Al tools are emotionless, we can reduce

inequalities by using them. Compared to other tools, they can produce better
outcomes.

 Climate action: Al can be helpful in producing an alert in climatic crises,

according to climate action. It can generate notifications, warn the concerned
department about climate change, and encourage action.

 Life below water: The planet is ideal for all of us because of the life found
below the surface of the water, including the animals that live in the ocean
and rivers. Al is utilizing machine learning to combat plastic waste, which is
one way it is assisting with ocean conservation.

 Life on Land: Al technologies can also be useful for life on land. Through a
variety of channels, including social media, search engines, and others, it can
encourage the use of ecosystems.

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