Building Truestworthy AI for the Real World | Sivakumar Mahalingam | TEDxMRIIRS
In this insightful and witty talk, Sivakumar Mahalingam, Artificial Intelligence Expert and Tech Evangelist, shares how his real-life experiment with AI ordering 42 avocados turned into a powerful lesson on trust and responsibility in technology.Drawing from decades of experience in data, cloud, and AI systems across four continents, Sivakumar reveals the three pillars of trustworthy AI — Fairness, Explainability, and Accountability — and why they are essential as we race toward an increasingly automated world.Through relatable stories, humor, and practical wisdom, he reminds us that while AI is smart, it’s not always trustworthy — and that true innovation lies in creating systems we can understand, rely on, and use to escape the ordinary. Sivakumar Mahalingam is an Artificial Intelligence Expert, Tech Evangelist, and Architect known for his expertise in building scalable data, cloud, and AI-driven systems. With a career spanning multiple industry domains and collaborations across four continents, he has been instrumental in delivering impactful, future-ready technology solutions. His work focuses on synthetic data generation, ethical AI, and responsible innovation, reflecting his commitment to shaping a more transparent and trustworthy digital future. 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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