Chandigarh, April 18 -- Artificial Intelligence will be integrated as a core component of school education, the Punjab School Education Board (PSEB) announced on Friday.

Speaking at a national-level AI conference and workshop, PSEB chairman Amarpal Singh said AI will be introduced as a component of computer science and students' performance will be reflected in their board certificates, giving the subject greater academic importance.

The event brought together policymakers, educationists and industry experts to outline a road map for embedding emerging technologies in classrooms and aligning education with evolving global demands.

Education minister Harjot Singh Bains said the initiative marked a shift towards future-ready learning. He...