JioBharat Phones Introduced with Safety Features and AI Integration
Jio has launched its innovative range of JioBharat Phones at the India Mobile Congress (IMC) 2025, incorporating safety-first elements targeted at children, women, and seniors. In addition, the telecom leader introduced the Jio AI Classroom, a complimentary foundational course powered by JioPC, aimed at educating students about the fundamentals of artificial intelligence.
Key Features of JioBharat Phones
The newly released JioBharat devices are designed with a focus on security, connectivity, and user-friendliness. Key features include location tracking, usage management, and battery longevity of up to seven days, making these phones ideal for more vulnerable segments of the population.
Availability and Pricing
JioBharat Safety-First Phones are priced starting at Rs. 799 and are easily accessible through Jio Stores, JioMart, Amazon, Swiggy Instamart, and various offline sellers. These devices aim to facilitate family connections while offering improved control and safeguarding against misuse.
Usage Management Tools for Guardians
The Usage Manager feature enables guardians to regulate who can contact their children or elderly family members by blocking unknown numbers. Additionally, the location tracking capability allows users to share their real-time whereabouts with trusted connections, while caretakers can keep an eye on both location and essential health information.
Target Audience and Benefits
According to Jio, these handsets are especially beneficial for seniors, children, and women, providing reassurance and protection from unwanted communications or social media interruptions. Each device boasts a remarkable battery life of up to seven days on a single charge.
Introduction of Jio AI Classroom
In tandem with the phone launch, Jio has unveiled the Jio AI Classroom, a beginner’s course created in partnership with Jio Institute. This course aims to make education regarding artificial intelligence readily available to students throughout India and can be accessed via PCs, laptops, and smart TVs through JioPC on Jio set-top boxes.
Course Curriculum Overview
The curriculum introduces learners to the basics of AI, prompt engineering, and the practical uses of artificial intelligence in various learning contexts and creative projects. It includes video lecture segments, interactive tasks, and a capstone project that employs AI tools.
Additional Benefits for Participants
Jio mentioned that JioPC users will receive extra advantages, such as exclusive access to advanced AI tools, an enriched educational path, and a certificate from Jio Institute upon course completion. Other participants will be issued a digital badge recognising their achievement upon finishing the course.
Course Duration and Focus
The four-week programme starts with an introduction to AI and progresses through applications in creativity and communication, culminating in a hands-on project.