IIT Madras Launches Three Beginner AI Courses on SWAYAM Plus Platform
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IIT Madras Launches Three Beginner AI Courses on SWAYAM Plus Platform

IIT Madras's SWAYAM Plus platform has launched three new beginner-friendly AI courses—AI for Aspiring Engineers, AI for Administrators, and Prompt Engineering—requiring no prior coding or AI experience. These courses, part of the 'AI for All' campaign in collaboration with IITM Pravartak, target diverse learners and focus on practical AI applications. Registration is open until May 10, with fees ranging from Rs 100 to Rs 500 plus GST. The launch was marked by a campus event led by IIT Madras Director Prof. V. Kamakoti.

Political Bias
0%100%0%
Sentiment
75%
AI analysis of 2 sources · Published under editorial oversight by The Balanced News
Analysed 24 Apr 2026· How this analysis is produced· Editorial standards· Corrections

AI Analysis

Political bias across 2 sources
● Left 0%● Center 100%● Right 0%

The articles present a neutral, informational perspective focusing on educational initiatives by IIT Madras without political framing. Both sources emphasize the academic and technological aspects of the course launch, highlighting collaboration between government-supported institutions and industry without partisan commentary or political viewpoints.

Sentiment — Positive (75/100)

The tone across the articles is positive and informative, emphasizing opportunities for learners and the accessibility of AI education. Coverage highlights the practical benefits and inclusivity of the courses, with no critical or negative sentiment expressed, reflecting an encouraging outlook on the initiative.

How 2 sources covered this story

Each source's own headline, political lean, and sentiment — so you can see framing differences at a glance.

SourceTheir headlineBiasSentiment
hindustantimesIIT Madras's SWAYAM plus launches 3 new AI courses for beginners, registration beginsCenterPositive
indianexpressThese 3 beginner AI courses by IIT Madras need no coding experienceCenterPositive

Coverage timeline

indianexpress broke this story on 24 Apr, 08:00 am. Other outlets followed.

  1. 1
    indianexpress24 Apr, 08:00 am
    These 3 beginner AI courses by IIT Madras need no coding experience
  2. 2
    hindustantimes24 Apr, 08:26 am
    IIT Madras's SWAYAM plus launches 3 new AI courses for beginners, registration begins

Lens Score breakdown

28/100
Public interest0/100
Coverage gap100%

Well-covered story — coverage matches public importance.

Story context

Category
Education
Location
Amritsar, India
Sources analysed
2
Last analysed
24 Apr 2026
Key entities
Artificial intelligenceIIT MadrasMachine learningPython (programming language)Joint Entrance Examination – MainHigher educationAccountingIndian Institutes of ManagementCricketMaster of Business AdministrationPhysicsChemistry