SRM INSTITUTE OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY

RAMAPURAM

FACULTY OF SCIENCE AND HUMANITIES

DEPARTMENT OF COMPUTER SCIENCE AND APPLICATIONS

SCOPE OF ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE AND MACHINE LEARNING

Report

The Department of Computer Science and Applications organized a guest lecture program for first-year B.Sc. (AI & ML) students in association with Yubi (Cerd Avenue Pvt. Ltd.). The session provided a comprehensive overview of the current landscape and future potential of AI and ML technologies, offering valuable perspectives on their implications for various industries and societal aspects.

Date: 27/7/2024 (Saturday)

Time: 10:00 am to 12:00 noon

Venue: Gallery Hall 3, (S & H) SRMIST, Ramapuram

Participants: I BSc (AI&ML) Students

Organizing Head:  Dr. J. Dhilipan Professor & Head / CSA VP – Admin (S&H) SRMIST, Ramapuram

Advisors – Dr. C. Sundar (Dean- Incharge FSH, SRMIST, Ramapuram)

Program Coordinators:

Dr. J. Jebamalar Tamilselvi, Associate Professor/CS

Dr. K. Sutha, Assistant Professor/CS

Key speakers:

Mr. Nishanth Lawrence Reginold Ronald – Lead Data Scientist Yubi (Cerd Avenue Pvt. Ltd.)

Summary of the event:

Dr. G. Savitha, Assistant Professor, Department of Computer Science and Applications, welcomed the attendees and introduced the guests.

Dr. J. Jebamalar Tamilselvi, Associate Professor, and Programme Coordinator, Department of Computer Science and Applications, presented tokens of appreciation to the esteemed guest.

Mr. Nishanth started the session by discussing the Applications of AI and ML across various sectors, such as:

  • Healthcare: Enhancing diagnostics, personalized medicine, and drug discovery.
  • Finance: Fraud detection, algorithmic trading, and risk management.
  • Retail: Customer behavior analysis, inventory management, and recommendation systems.
  • Transportation: Autonomous vehicles and traffic management systems.

During the interactive Q&A session, Mr. Nishanth engaged with the audience, answering questions on specific applications of AI, the challenges of implementing ML in real-world scenarios, and career opportunities in the field. The discussion was lively and demonstrated a high level of interest and engagement from the audience.

Vote of Thanks

Mrs. R. Priyadharshini, Assistant Professor, Department of Computer Science and Applications delivered the vote of thanks after the session. She expressed her heartfelt gratitude to all the guest speakers for their time, expertise, and valuable insights.

Conclusion

Overall, the lecture was both enlightening and thought-provoking, offering a broad view of the current landscape and future prospects of AI and ML. Attendees left with a deeper appreciation of the scope and implications of these technologies, as well as an understanding of the ethical dimensions that must be navigated as AI and ML continue to evolve.

The engagement and enthusiasm of the audience during the Q&A session reflected the relevance and significance of the topic, highlighting a strong interest in further exploring and contributing to this dynamic field.

Event Outcome: 

The event was a significant success, providing students with essential knowledge and inspiration to excel in the field of Artificial intelligence and Machine Learning.