‘Multidisciplinary AI revolutions’ session held in Mysuru

NT Correspondent

Mysuru: A one-day national conference on ‘Multidisciplinary AI Revolutions’ was held at Christ College in the city on Wednesday. Head, Department of Mathematics, Kuriakose Elias College, Mannanam, Kerala, Fr Dr Joseph Varghese explained the fundamental differences between AI and human intelligence, noting that while AI can simulate cognitive abilities, it lacks creativity, emotions and ethical reasoning.

The AI advancements are built on decades of human innovation, he said. He also discussed the benefits of AI, including enhanced efficiency, decision-making and automation, while reminding students of the need for ethical and responsible AI usage for the betterment of society. In his presidential address, President of St. Thomas Education Society Fr. Dr. Augustine emphasized on the far-reaching impact of digital technology, deep learning models, and algorithms in contemporary society. He also highlighted how AI-driven transformation is reshaping industries, education, and daily life.

He stressed the importance of AI literacy, urging students to develop responsible digital skills to navigate the evolving technological landscape. More than 50 participants presented research papers on the topic from different disciplines.