Dr Siddhartha Kargupta, Chief Data Officer at Tata Digital, has been appointed as the Chair of the Data and AI Working Group of the Institution of Engineering and Technology (IET) Future Tech Panel. This announcement highlights the IET’s commitment to advancing the ethical and responsible use of Data and AI.
As the Chair of the Data and AI Working Group, Dr Kargupta will lead initiatives aimed at raising awareness, promoting innovation, and accelerating the adoption of Data and AI technologies. His role will involve shaping technology roadmaps to support the country’s growth and contributing to the development of policies that govern the ethical use of AI and data.
Mr. Shekhar Sanyal, Country Head and Director of IET India, expressed his enthusiasm for Dr Kargupta’s appointment, stating, There are some massive problems that need to be solved for India, and I am confident that the IET Future Tech Panel and the Data and AI Working Group will be instrumental in helping solve them.
Dr Kargupta brings a wealth of academic and industry experience to his new role. He obtained his Bachelors in Electrical Engineering and holds a Masters and PhD in Computer Science from UCL (University College London). Throughout his career, he has consistently sought innovative solutions to complex challenges, leveraging cutting-edge technologies to achieve impactful outcomes. As recognition for his outstanding contribution, he received commendation from former UK Prime Minister David Cameron for delivering a faultless Borders System for the 2012 London Olympics.
Expressing his expectations for his new role, Dr Siddhartha Kargupta stated, Through the IET, I am eager to collaborate with various industry stakeholders to drive innovation, ethical practices, and social impact through Data and AI technologies. As the pace of technology development increases, it is equally important to ensure responsible use of Data and AI and prevent misuse.
Dr Kargupta’s appointment as the Chair of the Data and AI Working Group underscores the IET’s commitment to providing an inclusive and credible platform for future technologies and technologists. The IET Future Tech Panel focuses on areas such as digital futures, healthy lives, productive manufacturing, sustainability and climate change, and people-centric infrastructure to engineer a better world.
In summary, the appointment of Dr Siddhartha Kargupta as the Chair of the Data and AI Working Group showcases the IET’s dedication to promoting the responsible use of Data and AI. Dr Kargupta’s expertise and leadership will undoubtedly contribute to the growth and development of India’s technology landscape while ensuring ethical practices in the field of Data and AI.
