Date & Day: Wednesday, 03rd September 2025
Time: 3:30 PM to 5:30 PM
Venue: Vishwakarma Vidyalaya, Bibwewadi, Pune
Organized by:Department of Artificial Intelligence, Faculty of Science & Technology, Vishwakarma University, Pune
Organizing Team
Organizing Chairperson: Prof. (Dr.) Yuvraj Lahoti
Convenors: Prof. (Dr.) Kailas Patil, Dr. Sandip Thite
Co-Convenor: Dr. Pavitha Nooji
Faculty Coordinators:
- Prof. Jayendra Jadhav
- Prof. Mayuri Satpute
- Prof. Vishakha Salunkhe
Objective of the Program
The session aimed to introduce students of Vishwakarma Vidyalaya to the world of Artificial Intelligence (AI), its applications in daily life, and the importance of AI tools in modern education and industry. The program also emphasized ethical considerations, safety aspects, and hands-on learning to make students comfortable with AI-powered technologies.
Event Schedule & Overview
- Introduction to AI – Students were introduced to the concept of Artificial Intelligence in simple terms, comparing AI to a 'smart helper' capable of learning, deciding, and assisting like a human.
- AI in Daily Life – Examples included chatbots, recommendation systems, virtual assistants like Siri/Alexa, and self-driving cars.
- Live Demonstration – Practical demonstration of popular AI tools like ChatGPT, Gemini, Bolt, Lovable, and Hugging Face.
- Ethics & Safety – A session highlighting responsible AI usage, awareness of biases, data privacy, and the importance of ethical guidelines.
- Hands-on Practice – Students explored AI tools in small activities, such as text generation, image recognition, and simple chatbot interactions.
- Q&A Session – An interactive discussion where students clarified doubts and shared their views on the future of AI.
Key Learnings & Highlights
- Students understood AI as a 'tiny brain' for computers that helps them learn, decide, and solve problems.
- They explored AI tools in diverse categories:
- Chatbots & Smart Helpers: ChatGPT, Gemini
- Creative AI: Copilot
- Predictive AI: Forecasting tools
- Computer Vision AI: Grok
- Language AI: Hugging Face
- Automation AI: Bolt - The program emphasized that AI can make tasks easier, boost creativity, and automate repetitive jobs.
- Students gained awareness about AI ethics, focusing on fairness, transparency, and responsible use.
Conclusion
The AI Tools Awareness & Training Session successfully introduced students to the rapidly growing field of Artificial Intelligence. By blending theory, real-life examples, demonstrations, and interactive learning, the event provided a strong foundation for young learners to explore AI responsibly and creatively. The Department of Artificial Intelligence at Vishwakarma University plans to conduct more such outreach programs to foster curiosity, innovation, and ethical awareness among students.
