Spiritual Leaders Advocate for Integrating AI with Ancient Wisdom and Ethical Practices

Swami Mitranand emphasizes integrating AI with ancient wisdom

Nagpur: Spiritual leader Swami Mitranand of Chinmaya Mission, Chennai, sounded a clarion call for integrating ancient wisdom with artificial intelligence (AI).Swami Mitranand was speaking at the inaugural session of two-day Manthan AI Summit at IIM, Nagpur, on Friday. He cautioned that rapid advancement of AI could lead to a scenario akin to the mythological demon Bhasmasur, who misused his powers to destroy others, if not guided by human values and consciousness.Delivering his address on 'Human Consciousness in the Age of AI,' Swami Mitranand emphasized the unique capabilities of humans, such as creativity, emotional connection, and consciousness, which AI systems currently lack. He stressed that AI development must prioritize human well-being and not solely focus on technological advancements. "AI should not be allowed to dominate human thinking; rather, it should complement our abilities and enhance our lives," he emphasized.On day two, the conference featured eminent speakers, Dr Prashant P Joshi, director of AIIMS Nagpur; Dr Atul Narayan Vaidya, director of CSIR-NEERI, Dr Prem Lal Patel, director of VNIT, Nagpur, Ravinder Singal, commissioner of police and Arvind Kumar, content head at TCS Nagpur, amongst a long list of speakers. The experts shared their insights on various topics, enriching the conference with their knowledge and experience. Police chief Singal highlighted the role of AI in protective policing. He noted that AI will increase the amount of data and play a significant role in the future of policing, including the use of robots and drones to enhance security and surveillance. He emphasized the need for continued discussion and caution in this area, to ensure that AI is used responsibly and ethically. Dr Prashant Joshi too spoke about the use of AI in medical facilities and the need to build a skilled AI workforce.

Sri M emphasizes importance of using AI to investigate truth and avoiding ego | Nagpur News - Times of India

Nagpur: Renowned spiritual leader Sadguru Sri M emphasised the importance of maintaining human consciousness in an age of Artificial Intelligence (AI) at the AI Manthan conference, organised by the Vishwa Manthan Research Foundation at IIM Nagpur on Saturday. While AI is advancing rapidly, it cannot replace the human soul and heart as love, compassion, and empathy cannot be created artificially, he said. The spiritual leader said the need is to be alert in this era of AI as the information presented may not always be true or reliable. He encouraged individuals to free their minds from the constraints of technology and use their inherent wisdom and intuition to test the information. He also emphasised the importance of ignoring ego and focusing on the soul, which is intrinsic essence of human beings. The AI Manthan conclave brought together experts from various fields to explore the intersection of AI and human consciousness. Sri M encouraged the use of AI to seek truth, but warned against indulging in emotions and ego. He emphasised that understanding consciousness requires a settled mind, and AI exploration goes beyond the mind, into the realm of consciousness. He said these tools must be used for the good of the world, moral element and consciousness. "Use AI to look for truth, don't indulge in emotions, and don't let ego take over. Understanding of consciousness happens when the mind settles down. So AI is exploration into minds & beyond," he said. Some notable agendas discussed in the conclave included AI in public sector governance, fostering innovation in AI, building a skilled AI workforce, and, most importantly, the future of AI research in India by a range of speakers. On the first day of the two-day conclave, IIM-N director Bhimaraya Metri articulated a visionary roadmap for India's ascent in the AI era. He emphasised the pivotal role of data and patterns, declaring, "Data and pattern are paramount. India is the capital of data." Highlighting the widespread adoption of AI tools, he noted, "Students across the board are utilising ChatGPT. AI will soon transform the job market, and we must advance our skills." The AI Manthan conclave concluded successfully by envisioning a grand future for India's AI endeavours for growth perspectives.