On June 19, 2025, another online lecture focusing on India took place as part of the series “Pillars & Umbrellas - Breaching the Borders in the Era of AI.”

The series is dedicated to international exchange on the societal and ethical challenges of technological transformation—particularly in the context of artificial intelligence. Its aim is to make global perspectives visible and to critically examine fundamental questions about the future.

Speaker Jyotika Dalal provided interactive insights into an India beyond Western-dominated narratives: a country shaped by cultural diversity and a dynamic wave of digitalization. Through concrete case studies, she illustrated how AI-powered technologies are already being applied across various sectors—from industry and agriculture to research—and discussed their potential for process optimization. At the same time, she addressed the downside of these developments: social inequality, limited access, and structural disparities emerging in the wake of digital transformation.

In the concluding discussion, the complex interplay between technological innovation and social responsibility was further explored and critically reflected upon together with the audience.