{"id":1291970,"date":"2025-03-14T08:45:49","date_gmt":"2025-03-14T03:15:49","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/trak.in\/stories\/?p=1291970"},"modified":"2025-03-14T08:46:25","modified_gmt":"2025-03-14T03:16:25","slug":"infosys-founder-dismisses-ai-hype-in-india-as-silly-old-programmes","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/trak.in\/stories\/infosys-founder-dismisses-ai-hype-in-india-as-silly-old-programmes\/","title":{"rendered":"Infosys Founder Dismisses AI Hype In India As &#8220;Silly, Old Programmes&#8221;"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Infosys founder <strong>Narayana Murthy<\/strong> has raised concerns over the <strong>overuse and misrepresentation of artificial intelligence (AI) in India<\/strong>, calling many so-called AI applications <strong>\u201csilly old programs.\u201d<\/strong> Speaking at <strong>TiE Con Mumbai 2025<\/strong>, Murthy highlighted how AI has become a <strong>buzzword<\/strong> in India, with even <strong>basic programs being labeled as AI<\/strong> to align with industry trends.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"679\" src=\"https:\/\/trak.in\/stories\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Screenshot-2024-12-21-at-2.45.16\u202fPM-1024x679.png\" alt=\"Infosys Founder Dismisses AI Hype In India As &quot;Silly, Old Programmes&quot; \" class=\"wp-image-1291982\" srcset=\"https:\/\/trak.in\/stories\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Screenshot-2024-12-21-at-2.45.16\u202fPM-1024x679.png 1024w, https:\/\/trak.in\/stories\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Screenshot-2024-12-21-at-2.45.16\u202fPM-300x199.png 300w, https:\/\/trak.in\/stories\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Screenshot-2024-12-21-at-2.45.16\u202fPM-768x509.png 768w, https:\/\/trak.in\/stories\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Screenshot-2024-12-21-at-2.45.16\u202fPM-1536x1018.png 1536w, https:\/\/trak.in\/stories\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Screenshot-2024-12-21-at-2.45.16\u202fPM.png 1970w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Murthy Explains AI Fundamentals<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>While debunking the <strong>AI hype<\/strong>, Murthy also <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hindustantimes.com\/india-news\/infosys-narayana-murthy-calls-out-artificial-intelligence-hype-in-india-silly-old-programmes-101741846008122.html\">explained<\/a> the <strong>fundamental principles of artificial intelligence<\/strong>, particularly:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Machine Learning (ML):<\/strong> A <strong>large-scale correlation tool<\/strong> that predicts outcomes using vast datasets, primarily handling <strong>supervised algorithms<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Deep Learning (DL):<\/strong> Mimics the human brain by analyzing unsupervised data to <strong>generate new conditions and insights<\/strong>, making it more powerful for <strong>tasks that require human-like cognition<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>He emphasized that <strong>true AI involves deep learning and neural networks<\/strong>, which have the potential to <strong>replicate human behavior effectively<\/strong>\u2014unlike the <strong>\u201cordinary\u201d programs currently being marketed as AI<\/strong> in India.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>AI and Job Impact: A Balanced Perspective<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Addressing concerns about <strong>AI replacing jobs<\/strong>, Murthy acknowledged that <strong>every technological advancement<\/strong> results in <strong>job losses in certain sectors<\/strong> but also creates <strong>new opportunities if implemented wisely<\/strong>. He cited examples of how AI, when used in <strong>autonomous vehicles, healthcare, and transportation<\/strong>, can <strong>drive industry expansion<\/strong> and <strong>generate employment<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Conclusion<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Murthy\u2019s critique serves as a <strong>reality check<\/strong> for India&#8217;s AI industry, urging businesses to <strong>move beyond superficial AI applications<\/strong> and focus on <strong>true innovation<\/strong>. His remarks also underscore the importance of <strong>using AI responsibly<\/strong> to <strong>enhance economic growth and job creation<\/strong> rather than just following trends.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Infosys founder Narayana Murthy has raised concerns over the overuse and misrepresentation of artificial intelligence (AI) in India, calling many so-called AI applications \u201csilly old programs.\u201d Speaking at TiE Con Mumbai 2025, Murthy highlighted how AI has become a buzzword in India, with even basic programs being labeled as AI to align with industry trends. 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