Rs one billion for research on links between teachings of Lord Buddha and AI

President Ranil Wickremesinghe emphasised that LKR 01 billion will be allocated next year for research on the relationship between Buddha's teachings and Artificial Intelligence (AI).

The President mentioned that while the research on Buddha's teachings and AI was scheduled to begin this year, it has been postponed to next year due to the absence of required legislation for the regulation of  Artificial Intelligence. He emphasized that the subsequent steps will  be taken once the new laws are adopted.

President Ranil Wickremesinghe made this statement during his attendance at the 100th anniversary celebration of the Sri Lanka Buddhist Society Moratuwa, held today (11) at the Moratuwa Buddhist Society Hall.

The President reiterated that the government will finance the restoration of the Moratuwa Buddhist Society Hall, which is approaching its centenary.

During his visit to the Moratuwa Buddhist Society Hall this afternoon, President Ranil Wickremesinghe participated in solemn religious ceremonies before the sacred Buddha statue. The Maha Sangha meticulously adorned the Seth Pirith and extended blessings to the President.

The Moratuwa Buddhist Society Hall, initiated under the Sri Lanka Buddhist Society Moratuwa, had its foundation stone laid in 1925. This society was established on May 11, 1924, under the leadership of Mr. Arthur V. Dias. The building was inaugurated as the Buddhist Headquarters for Buddhist population in Moratuwa on June 24, 1929, by the then Governor of British Ceylon Sir Herbert  J. Stanley with officiating the opening ceremony. Additionally, on that same day, the foundation stone for Moratuwa College was also laid.