The second day of Cypher 2023, India’s largest AI fiesta began with Genpact’s Chief Strategy Officer Katie Stein telling a room packed with a thousand listeners, “I would argue that generative AI is our moment of fire, our moment to change and transform how businesses run and to change society.” The almost decade-old employee of Genpact, an IT leader further suggested organisations who have recently started integrating AI to move ahead responsibility and inclusively.

Beyond discussing the technical advancements, day two of Cypher 2023 also featured a captivating panel discussion titled ‘The Fusion of Art and AI: Navigating the Impact of Artificial Intelligence in the Creative Industry’ The discussion delved into algorithm-driven creativity and the indispensable human touch.

The panel further went down the rabbit hole of different facets of the field including, but not limited to ethics of AI in art. With a particular emphasis on the ethical dimensions of AI in art, “Pollock” marked a shift in the ongoing dialogue around the intersection of art and AI.

The panel comprised artists who had transitioned from traditional to AI-based artistic endeavours, offering unique insights into this evolving landscape. Notably, Cypher’s art gallery, known as ‘Pollock,’ proudly exhibited a collection of AI-generated artwork. Four renowned artists, namely Vimal Chandran, Tapan Aslot, Sneha Chakraborty, and Gokul Pillai provided a comprehensive perspective on this phenomenon, sharing their experiences and viewpoints from both an industrial and artistic standpoint.

Radha Krishna Kavuluru, a Scientist at the prestigious Indian Space Research Organization (ISRO), took the stage to impart valuable insights into the world of Earth Observation (EO) datasets. This session shed light on the immense potential of ISRO’s EO datasets and their various applications in the industry.

The audience gained a deep understanding of how these datasets can provide insights into Earth’s dynamic processes, making them must have tools for organisations across several industries. Kavuluru’s presentation showed the practical importance and real-world impact of EO data, making it a must-attend session for those interested in harnessing the power of space technology for Earth monitoring and analysis.

Even Dr Himagiri Gedela, Head of Projects at Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL), presented a thought-provoking session on the strategic application of Industry 4.0 technologies in the aircraft production industry. 

The day’s open mic session featured a group of accomplished women from the industry, who shared their visions of an ideal AI assistant. Amidst the jest, these insightful women raised thought-provoking points addressing the gender disparity that plagues the tech industry and the unique challenges faced at different career levels.

In addition to these enlightening sessions, this year’s Cypher was graced by Bengaluru’s folk-rock sensation, Swarathma. Their performance was no ordinary spectacle, as the band used advanced visual tools and the favoured AI tool of the year, ChatGPT, infusing art with tech—capturing the very essence of Cypher 2023.

These are but a glimpse of the second day of India’s prominent AI conference. As the second day drew to a close, marked by both insight and entertainment, anticipation is rife for what the third day of Cypher holds. The last day of Cypher 2023 is lined up with hands-on workshops, and keynote sessions and in terms of entertainment, we have comedians Ravi Gupta and Cyrus Broacha joining up for the day.