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CBFC Board Explores AI at IIT Bombay Meeting
24 Oct
Summary
- The 150th CBFC board meeting occurred at IIT Bombay's Research Park.
- Members experienced cutting-edge research in AI and virtual reality.
- The reconstituted board includes actors like Pankaj Tripathi and Preity Zinta.
The Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC) held its 150th board meeting on Tuesday at the IIT Bombay Research Park. This was the inaugural meeting for the recently reconstituted 18-member board, chaired by CBFC Chairperson Shashi Shekhar Vempati. Several prominent figures, including actors Pankaj Tripathi and Roopali Ganguly, filmmakers Priyadarshan and Nila Madhab Panda, and poet Yatindra Mishra, were present.
During the meeting, board members gained firsthand experience with advanced research in generative artificial intelligence (AI), virtual reality, and other immersive technologies developed at IIT Bombay. This exposure underscores the board's engagement with emerging technological trends impacting the film industry. Many members, such as actors Prosenjit Chatterjee and Manoj Joshi, participated virtually.
The CBFC was reconstituted in September with a diverse panel of 18 members, bringing together professionals from cinema, television, music, writing, and theatre. Notable members include actors Preity Zinta, Suniel Shetty, and Pallavi Joshi, alongside musician Ricky Kej and singer Hansraj Hans, reflecting a wide spectrum of expertise in the arts.
