Modern

‘AI Churning’ will guide world, much like Samudra Manthan of Satyug:

Dinesh Pratap Singh

Gorakhpur,

27 March (HS): The inauguration of the ‘Global Artificial Intelligence

Confluence 2026’ was held today at the Mahayogi Guru Gorakshnath Research

Chair, Deen Dayal Upadhyaya Gorakhpur University. The prestigious international

event is being organized under the joint aegis of the World Organization of

Students and Youth (WOSY), Meta, and Gorakhpur University.

The

ceremony was graced by Dinesh Pratap Singh, Minister of Horticulture,

Government of Uttar Pradesh, as the Chief Guest. Other eminent dignitaries

included Ashish Chauhan, National Organizing Secretary of ABVP; Prof. Rajiv

Prakash, Director of IIT Bhilai; Prof. Poonam Tandon, Vice-Chancellor of

Gorakhpur University; and Dr. Nitin Sharma, Chairperson of WOSY. The event saw a

remarkable global footprint with 180 participants representing 26 countries.

Over the

course of this two-day confluence, international experts will engage in

rigorous deliberations regarding the current AI landscape, its rapid expansion,

global socio-economic impacts, and future potential. Key sessions will focus on

AI innovation, emerging technologies, research frontiers, and the integration

of AI in education and social welfare.

Minister

Dinesh Pratap Singh highlighted the spiritual and cultural significance of the

gathering, stated, “Global AI Confluence 2026 is more than just a technical

seminar; it is a powerful global platform for the ‘churning of ideas.’ Just as

the Samudra Manthan (Churning of the Ocean) in Satyug yielded invaluable gems

for humanity, this modern ‘Knowledge Manthan’ will produce technologies and

solutions for global welfare.” He further emphasized the Prime Minister’s

vision of ‘Vikas Bhi, Virasat Bhi’ (Development as well as Heritage), urging

researchers to prioritize ethical values and human interest in AI development.

Ashish

Chauhan, national organising secretary of ABVP raised critical points regarding

data sovereignty. He noted that AI is no longer just a tool but a force shaping

the direction of society. He warned, “We must transition from being mere

consumers to creators of AI models that reflect our own languages and needs.

Failing this, global powers will establish a monopoly over data.” He echoed for

transparency and human sensibility at the core of AI.

Prof.

Rajiv Prakash, Director of IIT Bhillai reinforced the importance of

human-centric technology. “AI must remain our assistant, not our master,” he

remarked. He argued that the true value of AI lies in its ability to simplify

life in critical sectors like agriculture and emergency medicine, while

maintaining that final decision-making and responsibility must always rest with

humans.

The

program commenced with a welcome address by Dr. Nitin Sharma, Chairperson of

WOSY. The proceedings were presided over by Prof. Poonam Tandon,

Vice-Chancellor of Gorakhpur University, and concluded with a vote of thanks

delivered by General Secretary Shubham Goyal.

Hindusthan Samachar / Abhishek Awasthi