365telugu.com online news,Hyderabad,September 1 , 2025:The Dr. Pritam Singh Foundation, in partnership with IILM University, hosted a high-level Round Table on “Human at Core: AI, Ethics, and the Future” at Tech Mahindra, Cyberabad. The event honored the memory of late Dr. Pritam Singh-visionary academic, institution builder, and pioneer of transformative management education in India-by convening policymakers, business leaders, and academics to discuss how India can embrace AI responsibly while safeguarding ethics, inclusivity, and human values.
The session was inaugurated by Sri Gaddam Prasad Kumar, Speaker of the Telangana Legislative Assembly, as Chief Guest. Sri Padmanabhaiah Kantipudi, IAS (Retd.), Chairman of ASCI, delivered the keynote address.
Sri Gaddam Prasad Kumar highlighted the ethical challenges posed by AI, such as algorithmic bias, data privacy risks, and job displacement. He called for large-scale reskilling programs and stressed that India’s AI journey must reflect principles of fairness, transparency, and inclusivity. He also pointed to Hyderabad’s emerging role as a hub for AI innovation and ethics, urging the integration of AI literacy, data science, and ethics into higher education curricula.
In his keynote, Sri Padmanabhaiah Kantipudi paid tribute to Dr. Singh as a nation-builder who seamlessly bridged academia, business, and governance. “Dr. Singh elevated Indian management education to global standards. His intellect, values, and leadership continue to inspire generations,” he said. The discussion emphasized India’s opportunity to leverage AI for inclusive growth in healthcare, agriculture, education, and fintech while ensuring technology remains human-centric and trustworthy.
Continuing Dr. Singh’s Legacy
The Dr. Pritam Singh Foundation, led by leaders such as Mr. P. Dwarakanath, former Chairman of GSK, is committed to carrying forward his vision through conferences, mentoring programs, and thought leadership initiatives. Mr. Dwarakanath reflected, “Dr. Singh was a mentor and orator who inspired generations. His commitment to values-driven leadership is a guiding light for the future.”
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Other distinguished voices also paid homage:
- Mr. Chaturvedi, Director at IILM University, highlighted Dr. Singh’s role in strengthening India’s management institutions.
- Mr. Deepak Kumar, Director at IDRBT and former RBI Executive Director, recalled transformative mentoring sessions under his guidance.
- Mr. Gaurav Maheshwari, MD of Signode Asia Pacific, emphasized the need for more institution-builders like Dr. Singh to shape India’s future.
- Offering a personal perspective, Dr. Vipul Singh, son of Dr. Singh, shared his father’s lifelong mission of mentoring thousands of CEOs and leaders, cultivating excellence, integrity, and nation-building values.
The Foundation and IILM University reaffirmed their commitment to advancing Dr. Singh’s vision of ethical, visionary leadership in an AI-driven era, ensuring that technology remains rooted in human values.