Artificial Intelligence (AI) is creating new opportunities in education and
scientific research, but its growing influence also raises questions about truth, trust and human
relationships, said Prof. Govindan Rangarajan, Director of the Indian Institute of Science (IISc), at Adani
University’s third convocation ceremony in Ahmedabad on Saturday.
Adani University conferred 374 degrees on the Class of 2026. Ten students received medals for academic
excellence: five gold, three silver and two bronze.
Dr Priti Adani, President of Adani University, presided over the ceremony and welcomed the Chief
Guest. “We are fortunate to have Prof. Rangarajan as our Chief Guest. His distinguished contributions to
mathematics, research and academic leadership are a powerful beacon for our graduating class, and for all
of us, as we work towards making Adani University a leading research-driven university,” she said.
Prof. Rangarajan said: “AI offers tremendous possibilities in education and research. It can help us solve
complex problems and accelerate scientific discovery. But we must also be mindful of its consequences.
When images, videos and information can be generated so convincingly, how do we know what is true? And
while technology is bringing us closer digitally, are we becoming more distant from one another? We must
embrace what AI can do, but also think carefully about what we stand to lose.”
Speaking about the relationship between industry and academia, Dr Adani said, “The promise is not that
industry will simply tell a university what to study. It is that exposure to demanding real-world conditions can
bring up questions – that neither industry nor academia would have framed alone.”
“India has built infrastructure on a remarkable scale. Now we must learn to innovate and incubate at scale,”
she said, urging students to work on breakthroughs that can reach the most marginalised sections of
society.
Presenting the university’s annual report, Provost Prof. (Dr.) Dhaval Pujara highlighted the contributions of
faculty, staff, students and industry partners. He outlined the university’s efforts to strengthen its academic
foundations, develop its research ecosystem and work more closely with industry and society. The
university’s longer-term ambition is to grow into a multidisciplinary institution for education and research that
contributes to India’s development and nation-building.
Established in 2022, Adani University focuses on industry-relevant education, practical learning and
research.
