Share your story and shine at JK Monitor!🌟 Welcome to JK Monitor, where every story matters and every achievement is celebrated! We invite you to share the remarkable journey of your life and showcase your accomplishments to the world. Join our exclusive interviews that honor exceptional individuals just like you. GANDERBAL: As a prelude to the International Conference on Applied Artificial Intelligence (2AI–2026), scheduled from June 18–19, 2026, Department of Information Technology, Central University of Kashmir (CUKashmir), in collaboration University of South Dakota, AI Research Lab, USA, partnered by Springer and CCIS, organized a pre-conference workshop on Artificial Intelligence at the Tulmulla Campus, here on Wednesday.
Addressing the participants, Dean Academic Affairs, Prof. Shahid Rasool, described Artificial Intelligence as “the elephant in the room” that can no longer be ignored, noting that AI has already become an integral part of modern life and education. He underscored the need for integrating AI into different disciplines and professional domains rather than viewing it merely as a standalone field.
He stressed that while new technologies often generate apprehensions, they simultaneously create opportunities and new categories of employment. Prof. Shahid Rasool urged the students to focus on understanding how AI can augment expertise in their respective fields and contribute to national development, particularly in the context of Viksit Bharat @ 2047.
Professor, Department of Computer Science, Central University of Karnataka, Prof. R. S. Hegadi said that conferences should not only serve as venues for presenting research papers but also as platforms for transferring practical knowledge to budding researchers and students. Referring to the overwhelming response received by 2AI–2026, he observed that the conference had attracted a large number of quality research submissions and maintained rigorous standards of selection. Prof. Hegadi stated that AI is poised to influence every aspect of human life and that the future will require a large pool of engineers, scientists and technologists capable of harnessing its potential responsibly.
Mr. Naseer Butt, Principal Engineering Manager, Microsoft, described the present era as a transformational moment in human history, where technologies once considered futuristic have rapidly become part of everyday life. He observed that AI is reshaping industries, redefining workplace expectations and creating new avenues for innovation. Sharing his experiences, Mr. Butt explained how AI-powered tools have significantly accelerated problem-solving, software development and decision-making processes. He remarked that Artificial Intelligence is not replacing human creativity but rather extending human capabilities and enabling individuals to achieve more than ever before.
Speaking on the occasion, Associate Professor, Department of Computer Science Engineering, Poornima University, Jaipur, Dr. Debasmita Ghosh Roy, focused on the practical and ethical dimensions of AI. She elaborated on the importance of understanding the underlying mechanisms of AI systems and cautioned participants against the uncritical use of generative AI tools.
She highlighted concepts such as prompt engineering, model bias and responsible AI usage, emphasizing that effective implementation requires a sound understanding of how these technologies function. Drawing examples from healthcare applications, she stressed that AI-driven systems must be designed and deployed carefully, particularly in sensitive sectors where inaccuracies can have serious consequences.
Earlier, in his welcome address, the event organiser and Asst Prof. Dr. Yash Paul, said the pre-conference workshop will generate discussions on AI-enabled innovation, ethical challenges, workforce transformation, indigenous technological development and the future of AI-driven societies. He thanked the Vice-Chancellor, Prof. A Ravinder Nath for his unwavering support and commitment for this initiative. He said that the proceedings of the conference will be indexed in the Scopus.
Deans of Schools, Heads and Coordinators of Departments, faculty members, scholars, students of the CUKashmir, Dr. Maheshkumar H. Kolekar, Associate Prof. IIT, Patna, Dr. Suresh Jange, University Librarian, Gulbarga University Karnataka, were present. Er. Afaq Alam, Sr Asst Prof. proposed the vote of thanks. Thereafter, technical sessions were held during which Mr. Naseer Butt and Dr. Debasmita Ghosh Roy made presentations.
