Amid the buzz of Delhi’s AI Summit, a robot dog demo triggered outrage online, prompting swift clarification from Galgotias University. Professor Neha Singh dismissed claims of deception, insisting the model was for student training and innovation.
Detailed in her response, Singh described the robot as a practical learning aid. ‘Students use it to study mechanics and AI integration, paving the way for homegrown advancements and a self-reliant India,’ she elaborated. A few misinterpreted lines from her talk snowballed into viral misinformation.
Joining her, Professor Aishwarya Shrivastava apologized for any distress caused. ‘We aimed to spotlight our students’ hard work, aligning with national self-reliance goals. This wasn’t about PR stunts,’ she affirmed. Ongoing research promises exciting upgrades to the prototype.
The spark came from social media accusations of presenting foreign tech as domestic. Rahul Gandhi’s critique labeled the summit a farce, intensifying the debate. However, the professors maintain the episode was a minor miscommunication in a broader mission of tech education.
In the evolving landscape of AI, such controversies remind us of the power of perception. Galgotias University stands firm, channeling efforts into nurturing talent that will drive India’s tech future forward with authenticity and excellence.