Unveiling the butterfly effect and AI's evolution: small acts, big impacts at IIIT-B's confluence

NT Correspondent

Bengaluru: At the recent Confluence event hosted by the International Institute of Information Technology, Bangalore (IIITB), the theme "The Butterfly Effect: Small Acts, Big Impacts" took centre stage.

Artificial Intelligence

Dr Manish Gupta, a Developer at Google Research India, addressed a pressing concern—the impact of artificial intelligence (AI) on jobs.

Drawing parallels to the early days of computers, he assured the audience that AI is here to stay, serving as a tool to enhance human capabilities rather than displacing them.

According to Dr. Gupta, AI's purpose is to simplify lives, not to usher in mass unemployment.

Manek D Silva, illustrator from the future, brought a whimsical perspective to the discussion with a presentation designed with his left hand, something AI can never do.

While recognising AI's potential to automate repetitive tasks, he emphasised its ability to elevate human creativity to a luxurious status.

He asserted that AI's presence adds value to human work, serving as an assistant rather than a replacement for unique skills.Sanjay Jain painted a vision of India's future, powered by AI and innovative payment systems like UPI.

According to Jain, the next five years will mark a turning point, making India as powerhouse.