Governor cautions students over cybercrimes in the world of AI

Mangaluru: Mangalore University chancellor and governor of Karnataka Thaawar Chand Gehlot said the world is transforming with the introduction of AI. "Along with the digital revolution, there is an increasing threat of cybercrimes that students should be cautious about," the governor said at the 44th Annual Convocation of Mangalore University held at Mangalagangothri on Saturday."Today's world is going through a phase of rapid change. Continuous developments in the fields of science, technology, and innovation have impacted every sphere of life. Artificial intelligence, data science, geo-technology, and the digital revolution have presented new challenges along with new opportunities. Cybercrime is increasing through the misuse of modern technologies, and e-waste is causing damage to the environment. In such times, theoretical knowledge alone is not sufficient; you will also have to develop practical skills, creative thinking, and problem-solving ability," the governor said.There is an expectation from important institutions like Mangalore University that they become partners in finding solutions and controlling the overall impact of modern technologies on the common people and society, he said."My advice to the students is, do not measure success by big packages or high positions, but assess its value on the basis of how many people's lives have been positively changed by your knowledge and work," the governor said."Education will be meaningful only when its benefits reach society. Find solutions to problems through innovation, and create new employment opportunities through entrepreneurship. Instead of seeking jobs, you should strive to become job creators," he advised.Delivering the convocation address, Dakshina Kannada MP Capt Brijesh Chowta said the coastal region has proved time and again that excellence can begin here."Satya Nadella, who studied engineering in the same ecosystem of coastal Karnataka, is the CEO of Microsoft. KV Kamath, who revolutionised modern banking, walked the same paths. This wider ecosystem has produced individuals who did not merely succeed personally, but they shaped institutions, moved systems and enlarged the reputation of this place. We are living in a country that has decided that it will not merely consume the future designed by others," he said.Stating that Dakshina Kannada is an ocean of possibilities, he called upon young graduates to build companies, laboratories, institutions, raise standards, create jobs and strengthen public life in the coastal region when they come back after working in other parts of the world.The MP congratulated the university for truly recognising the identity of the land by conferring honorary doctorates on Padma Shri Harekala Hajabba and Raveesh Padumale, the first Daivanartaka to get a PhD in Engineering and selecting late Soorikumeru Govinda Bhat, popular as the ‘Dashavatari' of Yakshagana, for the honour. The award will be conferred posthumously on Bhat at his house in Soorikumeru, Bantwal taluk, on April 13.Mangalore University VC PL Dharma was present.