Artificial Intelligence (AI) refers to the simulation of human intelligence in machines designed to think, learn, and perform tasks that typically require human cognition. AI encompasses a broad range of technologies, including machine learning, neural networks, natural language processing, and robotics.
The concept of AI dates back to the mid-20th century, with pioneers such as Alan Turing, John McCarthy, and Marvin Minsky laying its foundations. Turing’s 1950 article “Computing Machinery and Intelligence” and the term “artificial intelligence,” coined at the 1956 Dartmouth Summer Research Project, were pivotal moments in AI’s development.
AI systems learn from data by identifying patterns and using algorithms to make decisions, enabling them to perform complex tasks that go beyond human capabilities. Today, AI is integral to personal assistants (e.g., Siri, Alexa), autonomous vehicles, medical diagnostics, and recommendation systems. It also plays a crucial role in transcription, speech-to-text, and graphic generation—saving time and making daily tasks easier.
A significant recent advancement in AI is the development of language models like OpenAI’s ChatGPT, which uses deep learning techniques to engage in dynamic conversations, assist in content creation, and solve problems across various fields. Its ability to generate human-like text makes it a versatile tool in personal and professional settings. In January 2025, its competitor DeepSeek, a Chinese AI, made waves by breaking records on the Apple App Store.
While AI shows great promise in areas like medicine, automobiles, and many other industries, concerns about its ethical implications persist, particularly regarding job displacement, privacy, and security risks.
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As a former Vice Chancellor of one of India’s top universities, it could have been more helpful if the author had provided suggestions on how India can make a mark for itself in LLMs or even SLMs for that matter rather than simply reiterate the immense capabilities of AI which are already commonly known. In its present form, the article hardly advances in a significant manner the discussion on how India can emerge as a major force in AI beyond being one of the best ‘use cases’ for this sophisticated technology.
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