AIQ TALKS: Dr. Vishal Talwar, COO, University of Southampton India
AI is making knowledge easier to access. The bigger question for academia and industry is what students need to learn when information itself is no longer the primary advantage.
In this episode of TOI AIQ Talks, Mayank, Founder & CEO, ADROSONIC, speaks with Dr. Vishal Talwar, COO, University of Southampton India, about how AI is changing education, personalised learning and the capabilities students will need for the future.
The conversation explores how AI can identify learning gaps, adapt learning pathways and make education more accessible across geography and language. But technology alone cannot redefine learning. Critical thinking, creativity, problem-solving and judgement become more important as AI takes on more of the information-heavy work.
The discussion also examines the evolving role of educators. AI can support teaching and automate routine tasks, but mentorship, context and human connection remain central to developing capable professionals.
A key focus is the relationship between industry and academia. Preparing students for an AI-enabled economy requires universities and businesses to work more closely, connecting academic learning with practical challenges and building capabilities beyond technical knowledge, including adaptability, communication and collaboration.
The conversation ultimately asks a fundamental question for education leaders: when knowledge becomes increasingly accessible, how do we prepare people to apply it effectively?
About AIQ Talks
AIQ Talks, The Times of India’s thought leadership series, brings together business and industry leaders to examine the impact of AI across sectors. As the AI Knowledge Partner, ADROSONIC contributes to the series through conversations led by Mayank, Founder & CEO.
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