Aaj Tak is launching a flagship program called "Black & White" featuring journalist Anjana Om Kashyap and her AI clone as hosts.
The show represents a dual shift in both broadcast technology and national fiscal policy. By utilizing an AI clone, the network is experimenting with synthetic media while addressing a potential overhaul of India's physical currency system.
The program is scheduled to air Monday at 9 p.m. [2]. The primary focus of the debut discussion is the possible introduction of plastic currency notes in India. This consideration comes 10 years after the country's demonetisation period [1].
Network representatives said the move toward plastic currency is driven by the practical failures of paper notes. A significant issue cited is the tendency for paper currency to become damaged or wet during monsoon rains [1]. The show aims to inform viewers about a possible government plan to replace traditional paper notes with a more durable plastic alternative.
The integration of an AI clone alongside Kashyap marks a new frontier for the broadcaster in New Delhi. The use of synthetic presenters allows the network to scale content delivery while maintaining the likeness of its primary talent.
This transition to plastic currency would be one of the most significant changes to the Indian economy since the demonetisation event a decade ago. The durability of polymer notes is expected to reduce the cost of replacing worn-out paper bills over time [1].
“Aaj Tak is launching a flagship program called "Black & White" featuring journalist Anjana Om Kashyap and her AI clone.”
The simultaneous introduction of AI-driven hosting and the debate over polymer currency reflects India's broader push toward digitalization. While the AI clone demonstrates the modernization of media delivery, the shift to plastic notes suggests a government priority on long-term infrastructure durability to mitigate the recurring costs of paper currency degradation during extreme weather.
