Social sciences
Studying how people, societies, and technology shape one another to create more equitable and effective computing experiences.
Welcome Session – Microsoft Research India Academic Summit 2026
Microsoft Research India Academic Summit 2026Speakers: Venkat Padmanabhan, Srinivasan Iyengar#MSRI #ARS2026
Plenary Talk 1: Navigating the AI Horizon: Promises, Perils, and the Power of Collaboration
Microsoft Research India Academic Research Summit 2026Speakers: Ece Kamar#msri #ARS2026 Ece Kamar frames the current AI moment through the rise of AI agents, balancing transformative potential with real risks. The talk argues that durable impact…
Plenary Talk 2: Reimagining Education and Skilling for the Age of AI: Challenges & Opportunities
Microsoft Research India Academic Research Summit 2026Speakers: Manohar Swaminathan#MSRI #ARS2026 Manohar Swaminathan argues that AI creates a rare opportunity to rethink education and skilling rather than patch the existing system. The talk connects employability, learner…
Human-Centered AI: Design, Deployment & Healthcare
Speakers: Manik Gupta, BITS Hyderabad; Anirudha Joshi, IIT Bombay; Aaditeshwar Seth, IIT Delhi; Ashish Makhani, Ashoka University; Mohit Jain, Microsoft; Tavpritesh Sethi, IIIT Delhi #MSRI #ARS2026
