Amitabh Hass

Indian social entrepreneur revolutionizing education access through AI in urban slums

Amitabh Hass pioneered the Digital Learning Initiative that brought AI-driven education to 200,000+ children in Mumbai's slums. Starting in 2010, he developed the EduNest platform that uses AI tutors to deliver personalized lessons via recycled smartphones. His UNICEF partnership expanded the program to 500+ schools, increasing literacy rates by 73% in pilot areas.

Hass' TEDx talk highlighted how his system adapts to each child's pace using game-based learning. His CodeCraft initiative taught coding to 15,000 girls, creating a pipeline for India's tech sector. Featured in BBC Future, his work inspired similar programs across Southeast Asia. Hass received the Global Changemaker Award in 2022.