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Sadagopan Says Education Must Adapt to Rapid Technological Change
Prof. S. Sadagopan spoke at a college graduation ceremony in Bengaluru.
He said technology and artificial intelligence are changing quickly.
He believes schools and colleges need to keep up with these changes.
He also said AI will not replace everything people can do.
Creativity, careful thinking and human values will still matter.
He encouraged colleges to support research, new businesses and fresh ideas.
He asked young people to use technology to help society.
The college awarded degrees to 1,822 engineering students.
Prof. S. Sadagopan said education systems must adapt as technology and artificial intelligence develop rapidly.
He said AI will affect education and employment but cannot fully replace human intelligence.
Sadagopan highlighted creativity, critical thinking and human values as lasting priorities.
He urged educational institutions to encourage research, entrepreneurship and innovation, and students to use technology for social benefit.
BMS College of Engineering awarded engineering degrees to 1,822 students at its convocation in Bengaluru.
- Who
- Prof. S. Sadagopan, BMS College of Engineering officials and graduating students.
- What
- Sadagopan urged education to adapt to technological change; 1,822 students received engineering degrees.
- Where
- BMS College of Engineering, Basavanagudi, Bengaluru.
- When
- At the convocation ceremony; no date was specified.
- Why
- Sadagopan said rapid advances in technology and AI will bring significant changes to education and employment.
Key facts
- Speaker
- Prof. S. Sadagopan, Founder Director of the International Institute of Information Technology Bangalore.
- Event
- BMS College of Engineering convocation ceremony.
- Degrees awarded
- 1,822 engineering degrees.
- Venue
- BMS College of Engineering, Basavanagudi, Bengaluru.
- AI and people
- Sadagopan said AI cannot completely replace human intelligence.
- Priorities highlighted
- Creativity, critical thinking, human values, research, entrepreneurship and innovation.
Quotes
Prof. S Sadagopan
Founder Director of the International Institute of Information Technology Bangalore
“Your knowledge will increase your self-confidence. Good behaviour will earn you respect. The contribution you make to society will bring meaning to your life. You are stepping into a competitive era. There will be both success and failure. May God bless you with the strength to face everything courageously.”
thehansindia.com
“Artificial intelligence will bring significant changes in the fields of education and employment in the coming days. However, AI cannot completely replace human intelligence. Creativity, critical thinking and human values will always remain important.”
thehansindia.com
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