Shambhavi Sharma Inspires CIMP Students to Shape an Inclusive AI Future
Patna : Artificial Intelligence is “not here to replace humans, but to amplify human potential,” said young changemaker Shambhavi Sharma, captivating a packed hall at the Chandragupt Institute of Management Patna (CIMP) during its special workshop, The AI Advantage: Academic & Career Acceleration for PGDM Students.
Sharma, a Class 12 student, Kuchipudi dancer, and founder of Nrityaamit, delivered the evening’s most memorable talk—an eloquent blend of technology, culture, and ethics.
“AI is one of the most powerful forces shaping our world—not just a technological tool, but a new way of reimagining how we live, work, and connect as humans,” she began, drawing students into a vision where AI bridges gaps in healthcare, agriculture, education, and art.
Highlighting India’s unique opportunity, she urged future managers to view AI as “a bridge to inclusivity, equity, and progress,” envisioning diagnostics in remote villages, personalized learning for children, and digital preservation of cultural heritage.
But Sharma did not shy away from AI’s dilemmas.
“Who owns the data we generate every second? How do we ensure AI remains unbiased and fair?” she asked, framing these as urgent calls to action for India’s next generation of leaders.
Her most striking metaphor reimagined the folklore of Vikram and Betaal:
“In my story, Betaal is a sentient AI, asking ethical riddles to a young researcher, Vikram. AI, like Betaal, will keep questioning us. The answers will not come from machines, but from our wisdom and empathy.”
The CIMP workshop, inaugurated by Prof. (Dr.) Rana Singh, featured industry voices from Tiger Analytics and Chitrakaya AdTech, but it was Sharma’s fusion of tradition and innovation that resonated deepest.
As CIMP students prepare for careers in a rapidly evolving economy, Sharma left them with a challenge:
“The real question is not whether machines will be intelligent, but whether we will be wise enough to guide them.”
With her blend of artistry, intellect, and ethical insight, Shambhavi Sharma proved that the future of AI belongs as much to poets and philosophers as to coders and engineers.
