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NR Narayana Murthy, co-founder of Infosys, spoke at TiECon Mumbai on Wednesday, attempting to temper the overhyped buzz surrounding artificial intelligence (AI) in India. He pointed out that many systems marketed as AI were simply traditional programming. “I think somehow it has become a fashion in India to talk of AI for everything. I have seen several normal, ordinary programs touted as AI,” Murthy commented during the annual entrepreneurial conference.

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In a candid address at TiECon Mumbai, Narayana Murthy, the co-founder of Infosys, took to the stage to challenge the prevalent hype surrounding Artificial Intelligence (AI) in India. With the rise of AI-related discussions in the country, Murthy sought to differentiate between genuine AI innovations and the overhyped buzz that often surrounds ordinary systems labeled as "AI." His remarks raised critical questions about how AI is being marketed, its real potential, and its implications for the workforce.

Narayana Murthy, the co-founder of Infosys, addressed the growing fascination with Artificial Intelligence (AI) at TiECon Mumbai, aiming to provide a grounded perspective on the technology. In his speech, Murthy critiqued the excessive hype surrounding AI in India and emphasized the distinction between genuine AI systems and simple programming. While acknowledging AI’s transformative potential, Murthy urged entrepreneurs and businesses to approach the technology with a clearer understanding of its true capabilities and limitations.