How students can succeed in an AI world: Intel, Sri Chaitanya leaders weigh in

In an age where artificial intelligence is rapidly transforming the landscape of education, Sri Chaitanya Group of Institutions and Intel are urging India to rethink its outdated educational methods. According to Sushma Boppana, CEO of Sri Chaitanya, and Santhosh Viswanathan, Vice President and Managing Director for APJ at Intel, the core issue lies in the fact that traditional Indian schooling is still largely based on nineteenth-century teaching techniques.

Unlike the current society, which has swiftly moved from the information age to the intelligence era, many schools in India still treat computer skills as a separate subject, studied in isolation from real-world applications.

Viswanathan emphasized that in today's workforce, technical tools and daily tasks are seamlessly intertwined. He highlighted that the biggest shift that needs to be made is to stop viewing digital tools as an auxiliary feature and instead integrate technology natively into everyday instruction. While there is an abundance of online educational material, keeping students engaged remains the primary challenge.

Intel's Santhosh Viswanathan pointed out that artificial intelligence (AI) can solve this problem through hyper-personalized learning – tailoring instruction to an individual's unique interests, pace, and native language. For instance, AI can allow a cricket enthusiast to learn quantum mechanics through the lens of their favorite sport.

A key advantage of digital mentors such as Sri Chaitanya's AINA is their ability to provide friendly, non-judgmental feedback, which helps prevent demotivation or offense. This approach encourages students without causing negative impacts on their learning experience.