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IISc Director warns against becoming 'prompt engines' and calls for AI control at Gujarat's Adani University
✍️ The Indian Express
🗓 02 Nov 2026, 02:17 AM
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Speaking at Adani University in Gujarat, the director of the Indian Institute of Science cautioned against treating AI as mere prompt generators and urged responsible oversight of the technology.
The director of the Indian Institute of Science addressed students and faculty at Adani University in Gujarat, highlighting the risks of treating artificial intelligence solely as a tool for generating prompts. He emphasized that reliance on AI as a "prompt engine" could diminish critical thinking and creative problem solving.
He called for a balanced approach where developers, policymakers, and educators collaborate to establish guidelines that ensure AI systems are used responsibly. The speaker warned that unchecked proliferation of prompt‑driven AI could lead to misuse and societal challenges.
The remarks came amid growing interest in generative AI across Indian academia and industry, prompting calls for stronger regulatory frameworks and ethical standards. The director concluded by urging the academic community to lead the discourse on AI governance.
He called for a balanced approach where developers, policymakers, and educators collaborate to establish guidelines that ensure AI systems are used responsibly. The speaker warned that unchecked proliferation of prompt‑driven AI could lead to misuse and societal challenges.
The remarks came amid growing interest in generative AI across Indian academia and industry, prompting calls for stronger regulatory frameworks and ethical standards. The director concluded by urging the academic community to lead the discourse on AI governance.