An insightful webinar on “What Is Artificial Intelligence?” was presented by Mr. Rakesh Shukla from Mind Scape AI. A Computer Science Entrepreneur and a professional broadcast journalist and media management expert, Mr. Shukla has more than 30 years of rich and diverse expertise. This session was attended by the teachers of all four locations. The session aimed to help participants understand how artificial intelligence works, its evolution and how it shapes the world around us. A straightforward yet impactful question opened the session: What is artificial intelligence? The fundamentals of how artificial intelligence is replicated by computers using deep learning, machine learning and neural networks was examined which helped in discovering that artificial intelligence (AI) is a broad term that encompasses a variety of systems with the capacity to learn, adapt, and even create.

Mr. Shukla emphasised that human beings rule because they have the ability to think, create, implement, earn, expand and command. He posed questions like - what if machine can think, create and implement beyond human capacity?  Computers are learning and humans are fighting. The history of artificial intelligence, starting in the 1950s, moving through the challenges of the AI winters, and arriving at today's rapid growth in generative models and deep learning was explored. This background helped us understand the three main types of AI: agentic, generative, and predictive. Real-world examples like ChatGPT, driverless cars, fraud detection, and weather forecasting were also shared. During the session, the wider effects of AI on society were also discussed. Provocative statements by intellectuals such as Vladimir Lenin and Yuval Noah Harari served as a reminder of how rapidly technology may change our world and how crucial it is to use it responsibly. The moral implications of AI, particularly in the field of education, highlighting the necessity of openness, equity and human-centered design were also looked into. One of the most practical parts of the session was learning how to work with AI systems. The participants were introduced to the AI verticals and prompt engineering, which meant giving clear and organized instructions to AI tools. Tips like explaining the AI's role, breaking down complex tasks and refining answers step by step were shared. To bring these ideas to life, case studies from industries already benefiting from AI were looked into. The session wrapped up by looking ahead to the future. New advances like multi-modal AI, which can understand voice, images, and text at the same time were discussed. The rise of companies like Nvidia, global investment trends and how generative AI is becoming a bigger part of everyday life was also touched. The session's main takeaway was that artificial intelligence is revolutionizing the way we work, learn and live. Developing a future in which people and machines work together for the greater good requires an awareness of its advantages and disadvantages as well as the ability to engage with it intelligently.