Gitakrishnan Ramadurai

#FromtheTERIWebDesk Thoothukudi, a major industrial and maritime hub in Tamil Nadu, is at a pivotal stage in its urban mobility and economic development journey. An analysis by TERI and @ITDPIndia underscores the need to integrate climate resilience and social inclusion into urban mobility planning. Read here: 👉 teriin.org/article/bridgi… Authored by: 👉 @sharifqamar, Ruchika Mattoo, Varsha Vasuhe and Richa Joshi This blog post is based on the report “Gap Assessment and Stakeholder Consultation”, which is expected to be published later this year under the UK PACT (Partnering for Accelerated Climate Transitions) Programme. The report forms part of the PACT-Digi‑PULSE project (Partnering for Advancing Carbon‑Neutral Transitions Using Digital‑Twin‑Based Planning for Urban Living and a Sustainable Environment) for the city of Thoothukudi. @Tutycorp | @iitmadras | @CenexLCFC | @HarshitaKaur13 | @gitakrishnan #ClimateResilience #UrbanPlanning #UrbanMobility #Thoothukudi #Port #PublicTransport #SustainableTransport #Logistics #Infrastructure

Build Al or use it better Students are experimenting with AI tools, older folks are trying to keep up, and the promise of AI-powered careers often feels both exciting and overwhelming. Prof. B Ravindran, head of the Wadhwani School of Data Science and AI at IIT Madras, offers two ways to approach the AI-enabled world. --> One is to ask, how am I going to build the next generation of AI? --> The other is to ask, how do I use AI to do what I already do better? He also makes one thing clear: Shortcuts do not work in Artificial Intelligence. Success in AI demands strong fundamentals, real understanding, and the ability to question outputs. Prof. Ravindran also pushes back against the fear that AI will wipe out jobs entirely, instead highlighting how AI will reshape the structure of work and enable smaller, smarter teams to build more with fewer resources. 👉READ MORE HERE - timesofindia.indiatimes.com/technology/tim… #ArtificialIntelligence #AIEducation #FutureOfWork #TimesTechiesPodcast #IITMadras #WSAI #Innovation #CareersInAI #ThoughtLeadership @ravi_iitm @cerai_iitm @iitmadras @timesofindia @sujitjohn

Excited to be a part of this fantastic panel and event! Do join if you are in the Capital! @ASSOCHAM4India

The Art of Living has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with SWAYAM Plus, an initiative of the @EduMinOfIndia operated by @iitmadras, to transform the professional development journeys of learners across the country. Through this partnership, learners will gain access to world-class learning opportunities, empowering them to take charge of their futures.

Shouldn't have happened just like a lakh other fatal accidents in the country 😥 1. Why not piped water supply? Why tankers? 2. Wrong way driving has to be eliminated! 10-year-old boy riding pillion crushed to death by truck in Chennai newindianexpress.com/cities/chennai… @ChennaiTraffic

India’s AI Goverance Guidelines are out 🇮🇳 Prof. @ravi_iitm, Head, @WSAI_IITM, IIT Madras explains: How it ensures that the focus is on responsible AI. Built on 7 principles like trust, fairness & accountability. Will this enable AI for ALL? Watch the video to learn more!

Interested in pursuing a PhD in Data Science and AI? Join Prof. B. @ravi_iitm, Head @WSAI_IITM, IIT Madras, for a webinar on PhD opportunities at WSAI — from theory to applied AI. 📆When? March 17, 5-6PM Registeration link below👇

@aaichnairport @AAI_Official This cargo craft flew so low that the sound was definitely much above permissible levels. We need a way to monitor sound levels from aircrafts! @MoCA_GoI

As we wrap up our journey at the India AI Impact Summit 2026, we hear from Prof. Balaraman Ravindran, Head, WSAI, reflecting on a week of meaningful dialogue and collective intent. From thought-provoking sessions on AI safety and evaluation to meaningful conversations at the WSAI stall, the summit brought together policymakers, researchers, industry leaders, and institutions to collectively shape the future of responsible AI. The Summit became a space for dialogue, exchange, and collaboration, echoing our shared commitment to building safe, inclusive, and globally relevant AI ecosystems, especially for India and the Global South. #IndiaAIImpactSummit2026 #WSAI #AISafety #ResponsibleAI #AIForGlobalGood #GlobalSouth @ravi_iitm @karthikraman @gitakrishnan @KrishnaPillutla @gsk1992 @GeethR18 @cerai_iitm @IBSE_IITM @iitmadras @OfficialINDIAai @IndiaAiExpo

@kiranshaw @mkoteshwar Tech is already available. It is about budget, priorities, and procurement processes.

What use is tech talent without civic sense? Can’t we use technology to keep our city clean, to discipline our traffic and improve infrastructure? If China can use robots to collect garbage, clean sewers n control traffic offenders, why can’t we? Come on techies rise to the challenge - waste to wealth n to a clean and green city

@RajanAnandan @aishwarya_08 *$

@RajanAnandan @aishwarya_08 Congrats! Almost a Rs for every Indian! Huge opportunity and responsibility!

Thank you @aishwarya_08 🙏

From Chennai to the world stage — powering conversations on responsible AI. IIT Madras Prof. B. Ravindran has been appointed to the Independent International Scientific Panel on Artificial Intelligence, established by the United Nations — the first global scientific body dedicated to assessing AI’s societal impact worldwide. Constituted through UN General Assembly Resolution A/RES/79/325 and envisioned under the Global Digital Compact, this 40-member panel brings together leading experts across regions and disciplines to strengthen global scientific cooperation and shape AI governance through independent, evidence-based insights. Prof. Ravindran, currently Head of the Wadhwani School of Data Science and AI at IIT Madras and as the founding Head of CeRAI, brings over three decades of pioneering work in responsible AI and deep reinforcement learning. His appointment highlights India’s growing leadership in shaping inclusive, ethical, and globally relevant AI frameworks — with strong representation from the Global South at the forefront. @ravi_iitm @iitmadras @WSAI_IITM @cerai_iitm [IIT Madras, AI, Responsible AI, UN, CeRAI, WSAI, Framework]

Where ideas meet people. Our stall has been a space for meaningful conversations, curious walk-ins, and thoughtful exchanges throughout the Summit. If you’re attending India AI Impact Summit 2026, do drop by and connect. The expo has been extended till 21st February, so there’s still time to visit. 📍 Hall 6, Stall No. 6.2C, Pragati Maidan 📅 February 16–21, 2026 #IndiaAIImpactSummit2026 #ExpoFloor #PeoplePlanetProgress #WSAI @ravi_iitm @karthikraman @gitakrishnan @KrishnaPillutla @gsk1992 @GeethR18 @cerai_iitm @IBSE_IITM @iitmadras

@pravesh Yes, last week we thought about organizing a session but felt the time was short! But surprised no one else had a dedicated session on mobility!

There's a huge miss by the sustainability community especially on the transportation side with no sessions at the Ai Summit. while sustainability is one of the most important case.

Time for @ePlaneCompany stuck for last one hour in traffic because of AI Summit VIP visit! P.s. eplane not for me but for the VIPs ;-) #AISummit

With the @OfficialINDIAai Impact Summit 2026 around the corner, we’re excited to give you a sneak-peek into the sessions organised by @WSAI_IITM #IndiaAIImpactSummit2026 #ResponsibleAI #PeoplePlanetProgress

A major initiative to improve road safety and bring back dignity in a tough job! Excited to be a part of this. @WSAI_IITM @iitmadras

📢Exciting news! We're thrilled to share that Prof. @ravi_iitm will serve as a Program Chair for AAAI 2027, organised by the @RealAAAI, to be held in Montreal, Canada. On behalf of @WSAI_IITM & @cerai_iitm, we congratulate Prof. @ravi_iitm on this well-deserved role and look forward to an exciting AAAI 2027!

.@WSAI_IITM invites working professionals to join the PG Certification Program in Applied Data Science and Machine Learning (ADSML), offered in collaboration with ‍@IITMPravartak and @talentsprint.