In a world driven by rapid change, standing still is not an option.Mohan Reddy shares his vision for how humanity must adapt in an increasingly AI-powered world.With decades of experience at the intersection of engineering, innovation, and entrepreneurship, he explains that thriving in this new era requires more than technical skill it demands that we become constant learners, embrace multidisciplinary thinking, and adopt a mindset of critical inquiry.As AI becomes more deeply embedded in daily life, Mohan Reddy emphasizes that it’s not enough to coexist with machines we must learn to collaborate with AI meaningfully and ethically.Most importantly, he calls for a collective global commitment:
AI must serve all of humanity not just a privileged few.This talk is a roadmap for anyone looking to thrive not just survive in a world transformed by intelligent technology. B.V.R. Mohan Reddy is the founder of Cyient, a global engineering and technology solutions company. He played a key role in India's IT and engineering sectors, serving as NASSCOM Chairman (2015-16) and founding T-Hub, India’s largest startup incubator. He has chaired IIT Hyderabad and IIT Roorkee boards and contributed to policy-making in India's technology sector. He has mentored startups, supported innovation-driven initiatives, and advocated for industry-academia collaboration. For his contributions to industry and education, he was awarded the Padma Shri in 2017. This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at https://www.ted.com/tedx
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