The chairman of the All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE), TG Sitharam, urged students to embrace Artificial Intelligence (AI) and other emerging technologies, emphasizing the need to adapt to new methods of sustainability and growth. Sitharam spoke at the third convocation of Bengaluru City University (BCU) on Saturday, where he introduced AICTE’s initiatives, including courses in AI, Internet of Things, blockchain, robotics, quantum computing, and data sciences. He also highlighted the importance of interdisciplinary education and innovation, citing the AICTE-Inter-Institutional Biomedical Innovations Programme (IBIP) as a significant step towards collaboration between engineering and medical fields. Furthermore, Sitharam introduced the AICTE Anuvadini tool, a translation tool designed to break down language barriers in technical education, and the AICTE Internship and Placement Portal, which provides a platform for students to explore internship opportunities and secure job placements. In his address, Sitharam emphasized that the future belongs to those who are willing to learn, unlearn, and relearn, and that the ability to think critically, innovate, and adapt will be the greatest assets in this era of disruption.
Embracing AI for a Sustainable Future
The future belongs to those who’re willing to learn, unlearn, and relearn.
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