LIRC@SFIT

Theme: Agentic AI: Emerging Applications and Societal Benefits Are you a Professor, Academic Researcher, or Industry Leader driving the next wave of artificial intelligence? We are inviting distinguished domain experts to join us as Expert Resource Persons for an upcoming 6-Day AICTE ATAL Online Faculty Development Programme! This FDP focuses on the shift from Generative AI to autonomous Agentic AI , exploring its architecture, real-world deployment, and broader societal impact. 📌 Program Overview Feature Details Event Type AICTE ATAL Sponsored Faculty Development Programme Duration 6 Days Mode 100% Online Target Audience Faculty Members, Educators, and Research Scholars Goal Bridging advanced Agentic AI research with practical academic instruction 🧠 Core Session Topics We welcome session proposals and speaker contributions across key areas, including: 1. Foundations & Architecture Evolution of Agentic AI: Moving beyond Generative AI to Autonomous Agents Core Architecture: Pe...

The Learning and Information Resource Centre (LIRC), St. Francis Institute of Technology, successfully conducted an orientation programme on Elsevier ScienceDirect for students from multiple engineering departments under the able guidance of Ms. Preethi Colaco, Asst. Prof. Department of Basic Science and Humanities. A total of 184 students participated: Mechanical Engineering – 73 Electrical Engineering – 25 ECS – 36 ExTC – 50 The session introduced students to: Accessing international engineering journals Effective literature searching Advanced filtering techniques Downloading scholarly articles Supporting field projects and academic assignments The programme aimed to build strong research foundations and promote the effective use of digital library resources across engineering disciplines.

  📚 Explore High-Quality Open Access Journals in Electrical & Electronic Engineering These 33 Open Access journals cover emerging and interdisciplinary research areas including Artificial Intelligence, Internet of Things (IoT), Smart Grids, Renewable Energy, Cyber-Physical Systems, Nanotechnology, Power Electronics, Communications, Measurement Systems, and Intelligent Engineering . Open Access journals provide free and unrestricted access to scholarly research, promoting wider dissemination, greater visibility, and increased research impact. 📊 Collection at a Glance Category Details 📚 Subject Area Engineering 🔌 Specialization Electrical & Electronic Engineering 📖 Total Journals 33 🌐 Access Type Open Access 🎯 Why Explore These Journals? These journals are valuable resources for: 👨‍🎓 Undergraduate Students 👩‍🎓 Postgraduate Students 👨‍🏫 Faculty Members 🔬 Research Scholars 💡 Engineers and Industry Professionals They can be used for: Literature reviews Research pr...

  In an era where Artificial Intelligence is rapidly transforming the way we access, consume, and interact with information, the role of libraries is evolving like never before. While technology continues to reshape learning ecosystems, libraries remain at the heart of knowledge creation, critical thinking, and lifelong learning. To commemorate National Reading Day 2026 , the Learning and Information Resource Centre (LIRC) of St. Francis Institute of Technology (SFIT) is organizing a thought-provoking webinar titled: Prompting the Mind: Reading in the Age of AI Enhancing Library Visibility in the Digital Era The webinar aims to bring together library professionals and information practitioners to discuss how AI is influencing reading habits, information discovery, digital engagement, and the future of library services. Meet the Speaker The session will be led by Dr. Sonali Karekar , Librarian at MKES Nagindas Khandwala College (Empowered Autonomous College), Malad. With exte...

  Dear Sir/Madam, Greetings from the University Library, Central University of Punjab! The Malaviya Mission Teacher Training Centre (MMTTC), Central University of Punjab, is pleased to invite applications for the Two-Week Online Refresher Course on “ Smart Information Systems: AI in Action ”, scheduled from 8th to 20th December 2025 under the Malaviya Mission Teacher Training Programme of the University Grants Commission, Ministry of Education, Government of India.  This programme is being organized in collaboration with the University Library, Central University of Punjab. This course aims to enhance the professional competency of library and information science faculty by focusing on Artificial Intelligence integration, digital library tools, and emerging information systems. The programme will contribute toward fulfilling the requirements laid down in the UGC Career Advancement Scheme (CAS). Who Can Apply: Library Professionals  and   Faculty members  ...

 

  On July 16, the SFIT Library celebrated AI Appreciation Day with a special display of books covering all aspects of Artificial Intelligence. AI is revolutionizing how we live and work, and understanding it is vital for students preparing to be future-ready. As the legendary mathematician Srinivasa Ramanujan believed, "An equation means nothing to me unless it expresses a thought of God." Today, AI reflects the beautiful complexity and intelligence of human thought made manifest through technology. Why explore AI books? Stay current with one of the fastest-growing fields in technology. Learn the ethical, social, and technical aspects of AI. Find inspiration for your own research or innovation. As the visionary Ratan Tata wisely put it, "Take the stones people throw at you, and use them to build a monument." Use the knowledge from these AI books as the foundation to build your own monument of success and innovation.

As part of the successful Short-Term Training Program (STTP) on “Revolutionizing Education with AI: Leveraging Next-Gen Tools for Smarter Teaching and Learning,” an official quiz was conducted to reinforce the concepts covered during the session in collaboration with the SFIT NDLI Club. The quiz aimed to evaluate participants’ understanding of core AI principles and their applications in the educational context. Quiz Overview: Duration: Conducted immediately after the STTP on July 4, 2025 Format: Multiple-choice questions focused on AI fundamentals, next-gen educational tools, and practical implementation strategies Accessibility: Open to all participants and SFIT students and faculty Objective: To strengthen learning retention and encourage the application of AI-driven teaching methods Participation & Performance: Total Participants: 8 enthusiastic learners took part in the quiz Top Scorers:  Ms, Dhanashri Lamane and Ms. Priya Chaudhari, both Asst. Prof...

During his visit to India, Nadella announced strategic partnerships with the Government of India and industry leaders to advance cloud and AI transformation. NEW DELHI: India must prioritise frontier research in artificial intelligence (AI) and develop foundational models to drive innovation, Microsoft Chairman and CEO Satya Nadella said on Wednesday. However, he noted that major investment is required to overcome the entry barrier and a single groundbreaking mathematical discovery can revolutionise the entire AI landscape. “There is no reason why India can’t do frontier work, but you can even define frontier pretty unique. For example, I don’t think the last known big breakthrough in AI frontier has happened. I always say we are one mathematical breakthrough away from that entire edifice being thrown out and being going after something else,” said Nadella During his visit to India, Nadella announced strategic partnerships with the Government of India and industry leaders to advance cl...

AI-powered VAC signals adjust the length of the red/green lights based on traffic density in each area and can often catch commuters off guard. The Bengaluru traffic police are working to address a key issue with Artificial Intelligence (AI)-powered vehicle actuated control (VAC) traffic signals by introducing a 5-second countdown timer before the light turns green. Currently, this feature is unavailable at these dynamic signals, leaving commuters unprepared for the change. VAC signals, which adjust the length of the red/green lights based on traffic density in each area and often catch motorists off guard when they suddenly turn from one to another. This unpredictability has led to concerns among commuters. With VAV signals, unlike the traditional countdown signals, commuters are caught off guard and stopped abruptly by a red light, with no indication of when it will turn red. This is because the AI-powered traffic signals are designed to address the unpredictable nature of Bengaluru’...

The initiatives will span across AICTE-approved institutions, impacting over 14,000 colleges and 40 million students nationwide The All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE) has announced 2025 as the “Year of Artificial Intelligence (AI)” to shape India as a global leader in AI. The initiatives under this declaration by the technical education regulator will span across AICTE-approved institutions, impacting over 14,000 colleges and 40 million students nationwide. “With this bold announcement, AICTE aims to embed AI within the fabric of higher education, fostering innovation, ethics, and leadership to position India as a global leader in AI-driven progress,” AICTE said in a statement. AICTE chairman TG Sitharam in a letter has urged all its affiliated institutions to submit their AI implementation plans by December 31, 2024, which will be reviewed by its approval bureau, with top submissions featured as benchmarks for other institutions. He has urged the AICTE-approved institut...

In a groundbreaking move to enhance technical education and skill development, the All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE) and MyAnatomy have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to address the evolving needs of India’s workforce. This strategic alliance signifies a substantial leap towards bridging the gap between academia and industry, fostering a globally competitive talent ecosystem. For nearly Eight Decades, AICTE has been at the forefront of technical education in India, driving innovation, excellence, and employability through visionary initiatives. The council’s internship and job portals have connected over 550 million students with opportunities across 76,000+ companies, while its Global Developer Corps (GDC) program and Post-Doctoral Fellowship scheme have further strengthened India’s position as a leader in AI technologies and cutting-edge research. AICTE has taken a humble yet transformative initiative to incorporate skill assessments into its internship po...

In the 1940s a journalist asked Claude Shannon, one of the founders of information theory, “can machines think?” Shannon said, “I compute so.” Both his distinction, between thinking and computing, and their deliberate conflation in his aphorism help us understand the current spectacle around ‘AI’. Governments worldwide have moved from a position of “we’re catching up” ignorance, to embarking on “regulating AI”, to a self-regulatory Bill of Rights. Read the full article on Page No. 14 in the Print edition of The Times of India dated 8th August 2023.

 

 

 

Since OpenAI launched its ChatGPT chatbot in November 2022, it has been used by people to help them write everything from poems, to work emails, to research papers. Yet, while ChatGPT may masquerade as a human, the inaccuracy of its writing can introduce errors that could be devastating if used for serious tasks like academic writing. A team of researchers from the University of Kansas has developed a tool to weed out AI-generated academic writing from the stuff penned by people, with over 99 percent accuracy. This work was published on 7 June in the journal Cell Reports Physical Science. Heather Desaire , a professor of chemistry at the University of Kansas and lead author of the new paper, says... Read the full text here -  https://spectrum.ieee.org/chatgpt-2661369022

 

The hidden secret of artificial intelligence is that much of it is actually powered by humans. Well, to be specific, the supervised learning algorithms that have gained much of the attention recently are dependent on humans to provide well-labeled training data that can be used to train machine learning algorithms. Since machines have to first be taught, they can’t teach themselves (yet), so it falls upon the capabilities of humans to do this training. This is the secret  achilles heel of AI : the need for humans to teach machines the things that they are not yet able to do on their own. Source:  https://www.forbes.com/sites/cognitiveworld/2020/02/02/the-human-powered-companies-that-make-ai-work/#4c738345670c