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AI Gandhi avatar at Delhi museum states opposition to Partition, declines comment on assassin

From Hindustan Times · () English

Translated from English, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • An AI-powered, life-size avatar of Mahatma Gandhi is now interactive at the Pradhanmantri Sangrahalaya museum in Delhi.
  • The avatar, using generative AI, answers visitor questions in Gandhi's voice based on his documented speeches and writings.
  • It states Gandhi was against the Partition of India but declines to comment on his assassin, drawing attention and discussion.

A hyper-realistic, life-size 3D avatar of Mahatma Gandhi has been installed at the Pradhanmantri Sangrahalaya museum in Delhi, allowing visitors to engage in real-time voice conversations. This interactive exhibit, launched on May 21, utilizes generative AI and motion-tracking technology to simulate conversations with the Father of the Nation.

I was completely opposed to the division of India and Pakistan. But the decision was taken despite my disagreement.

— AI GandhiResponding to a question about the Partition of India.

The AI model draws upon Gandhi's documented speeches, writings, and recorded views to generate responses in his voice. Visitors can ask questions in English and Hindi. The avatar's answers on two specific historical topics have garnered significant attention: the Partition of India and his assassination.

Regarding the Partition, the AI Gandhi states, "I was completely opposed to the division of India and Pakistan. But the decision was taken despite my disagreement." On the sensitive question of his assassination on January 30, 1948, by Nathuram Godse, the avatar responds, "My death happened on January 30. But as for who was responsible, I do not wish to comment on that." While the AI's response on assassination is attributed to Gandhi's potential inability to know his killer in his final moments, museum officials declined to comment on this specific answer.

My death happened on January 30. But as for who was responsible, I do not wish to comment on that.

— AI GandhiResponding to a question about his assassination.

Nripendra Misra, chairperson of the Prime Ministers’ Museum and Library Society, stated that the initiative aims to preserve Gandhi's spirit of inquiry and make history more engaging. This AI Gandhi is the latest in a series of interactive exhibits at the museum, following similar installations of Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel and former President APJ Abdul Kalam. The museum, which recorded over 640,000 visitors in the 2025-26 period, is expanding its use of AI to enhance visitor experiences.

The aim of the initiative is to preserve Gandhi’s spirit of inquiry while making history more engaging for visitors.

— Nripendra MisraChairperson of the Prime Ministers’ Museum and Library Society, explaining the purpose of the AI exhibit.
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Originally published by Hindustan Times in English. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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