Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar: Experts Discuss Hindi Media, AI Applications & Challenges At Two-Day Lecture Series

The Central Hindi Directorate and Dr Babasaheb Ambedkar Marathwada University recently co-hosted a two-day lecture series in Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar. Esteemed experts presented detailed discussions on Hindi print and electronic media, as well as the practical applications and challenges of artificial intelligence (AI). Keynote speakers Dr Sushil Upadhyay and Dinesh Sharma addressed students and faculty members from the Hindi Department.

Dr Sushil Upadhyay, hailing from Haridwar, Uttarakhand, initiated the lecture series by discussing the transformation in Hindi print and electronic media. He emphasized the abundance of job opportunities available to students in these sectors despite the digital age. Dr Upadhyay also shed light on the practical applications of AI, such as in education, communication, writing, research, and daily life.

However, he acknowledged the ethical, social, and practical challenges that need to be considered when responsibly harnessing AI.

Linguist Dinesh Sharma of Dehradun offered insights into the nuances of the Hindi language and its evolving linguistic practices. He discussed the mutual interaction and exchange among Indian languages, specifically highlighting the linguistic ties between Marathi and Nepali. The two-day lecture series saw a significant turnout of students from the Hindi Department, who actively engaged with the speakers and contributed to their knowledge.

Faculty members Dr Sudhakar Shendge, Dr Majid Patel, Dr Anant Vadghane, Dr Sarla Dande, and Dr Dinkar Surajkar played a vital role in organizing the successful event.