Independence in the Age of Algorithms: India’s N...
In his Independence Day address to the IIITH community, Prof P J Narayanan, Director, IIITH reiterated that democracy thrives on autonomy - but in today’s world, real independence also means freedom from digital dependence. He emphasised that the time has
Technology In Films: A Look Through The Ages
Prof. PJ Narayanan walks us through the technological developments that have taken place over the last few decades in the movie making process while giving us a glimpse of what is yet to come. We’ve witnessed a digital transformation in
Upholding the Responsibility of Freedom
Dear institute community and in particular the students, India celebrates completing 75 years as a Sovereign, Socialist, Secular, and Democratic republic today. Independence is about getting the reigns of the nation. The nation has to then decide where we must
Artificial Intelligence: Friend or Foe?
Even if doomsday predictions about AI and its impact are baseless, there needs to be efficient scrutiny and regulation of Artificial Intelligence systems in the Indian context, says Prof. PJ Narayanan. AI has been dominating the headlines for all its
Remembering Shri F C Kohli
The IIIT Hyderabad community is extremely saddened to learn about the passing away of Shri F C Kohli, who was rightly hailed as the Bhishma Pitamaha of Indian IT industry. He made early and critical steps to build the IT
Why Parents Need to be Equal Partners in Education...
Every year, IIITH conducts a series of welcome sessions to help acclimatise students to their new environment and assure parents that their wards are in safe hands. Prof P J Narayanan shares what makes these sessions integral in conveying the ethos