The Workshop on Translational AI: Journey of an Idea from Lab to Practice
The Workshop on “Translational AI: Journey of an Idea from Lab to Practice,” hosted by TCA2I at IIT Bombay on May 12th, 2024, brought together experts to discuss AI’s practical applications and implications across various domains. It offered a comprehensive overview of AI’s transition from lab concepts to real-world use, emphasizing both its immense potential and the critical challenges of widespread adoption.
The Workshop on “Translational AI: Journey of an Idea from Lab to Practice” was co-hosted by IITB Trust Lab and TCA2I at IIT Bombay on May 12th, 2024. Experts from different fields came together to discuss how artificial intelligence can be used in various areas. The workshop gave a clear picture of how AI ideas move from the lab to real-world use, showing both its great potential and the important challenges of using AI widely.
The first session was on “Digital Health: Use of AI in Healthcare.” It featured talks from leading medical professionals like Surg Rear Admiral Vivek Hande and Surg Commander Arnab Gosh, who shared their views on how AI could transform healthcare diagnostics and patient care.
The second session covered “Military Use Cases: The Opportunities and Challenges.” This segment highlighted initiatives such as eYantra, presented by Prof. Kavi Arya, which aims to train the next generation of embedded systems engineers. Capt. Ritiesh Wahi of WESEE discussed the importance of collaboration between startups, industry, and defense to effectively use AI for military applications.
The third session, hosted by IITB Trust Lab, focused on “Data Security: Securing Enterprise, Data, and Digital Identity.” Experts discussed the balance between using AI’s power and ensuring strong data security measures.
Mr. Deo’s talk in this session addressed how AI is changing cybersecurity. He talked about how predictive generative AI affects security and the impact of technologies like ChatGPT. He stressed the need for strong cybersecurity measures to handle risks associated with “AI gone rogue.” Mr. Deo provided insights into AI risk management, data protection in AI systems, and enterprise AI security, showing how organizations can adjust their security strategies to meet the challenges posed by AI technologies
