Scaler's AI and Business UG Program Redefines Undergraduate Education
A Four-Year Residential Program Blending Artificial Intelligence, Product Innovation, and Entreprene
The higher education landscape in India is going through a fundamental change with the introduction of the new undergraduate program in AI and Business by the Scaler School of Technology. This is a four-year full-time residential program intended to prepare students for careers at the intersection of AI, product development and entrepreneurship. The program combines technical and management education in a single curriculum and the establishment of businesses is included in the core requirements of the program.
The vision underpinning the program, articulated by Anshuman Singh (former engineering manager at Facebook Messenger), states that "the world has changed dramatically in the last decade, as AI tools have significantly improved the speed at which products can be developed, and the nature of innovation is very different from what we saw before the advent of AI technologies". Singh also remarks "Today's creators aren't just capable of using tools, they also need to have an understanding of system design, problem definition/selection and sustainable business practices". Therefore, the program is focused on providing students with an experiential learning opportunity where they will build, test and improve real-world products on a consistent basis throughout their studies.
The educational program features a stepwise-based learning framework. The first year involves developing the foundations of the computer programming disciplines, mathematics for artificial intelligence, communicative ability, and logical thought patterns through hands-on projects. The second year includes learning about production systems, artificial intelligence models, data pipeline design and implementation, and business fundamentals. In their third year, students gain experience by working with many startups through the Scaler Innovation Lab to develop product lines, evaluate growth measures, and identify operational challenges faced by new technology companies.
In the fourth and final year of the program, each student enters "Founders Mode," where they will each create and attempt to build and grow an AI-focused startup. The graduates of the program will have the opportunity to receive guidance from mentors from companies such as OpenAI, Google DeepMind, and NVIDIA. Graduates of the program will also benefit from Scaler's network of employers and connection to Amazon and Microsoft for job placement, and they will have the option to delay the start of their careers in order to pursue entrepreneurial ventures. The program has limited class sizes, strong support from the technology industry, and aims to produce future-minded and capable founders and executives who are both technically proficient and knowledgeable about running a business.
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Teenager killed, neck 'broken' in cricket brawl in Delhi's Tilak Nagar; 3 juveniles held
New Delhi (PTI): A neighbourhood cricket game turned deadly in west Delhi's Tilak Nagar after a 15-year-old boy allegedly had his neck broken in a violent confrontation with three juveniles, police said on Tuesday.
The incident took place on Monday evening following an argument over a cricket match in a local park.
According to police, a verbal altercation first broke out between the victim and a 12-year-old boy at the game.
"The argument escalated into a scuffle. The 12-year-old later went home and informed his cousins, aged 17 and 13. The three then allegedly went looking for the victim," a senior police officer said.
At around 7.22 pm, the three confronted the teenager in the area. A fight ensued during which the boy sustained injuries to his neck and head and fell unconscious. He was rushed to Deen Dayal Upadhyay (DDU) Hospital by family members and locals, where doctors declared him dead.
An FIR was registered at Tilak Nagar Police Station, and all three juveniles were apprehended.
The victim, Nishant, is survived by both his parents and three brothers. His father works as a tea vendor in the locality.
The boy's mother, Jyoti, said the assault was far more brutal than a routine fight among children.
"They broke my son's neck. Which children don't fight? But they killed him. When we went to the police station, no one listened to us. Instead, they beat us and detained some of our relatives," she told PTI.
The boy's aunt, Rachna, also alleged police apathy.
"My nephew is dead, and the police are doing nothing but harass us. My brother was beaten, and he has injuries. They have not even given us a copy of the FIR. They tore our clothes. Three boys killed my nephew, but no action is being taken," she said.
Rinku, an uncle of the teenager, said the alleged assailants had come looking for the boy at his home.
"I received a call that some boys had come asking for Nishant. My sister-in-law, who was washing clothes, questioned them. Soon after, they took him away. They choked and beat him," he told PTI.
"At first, we thought it was a minor scuffle like children often have, but then we were told he was dead. We rushed him to DDU Hospital," he said.
Rinku, too, alleged harassment at the police station.
A brother of the teenager, who claimed he was in the park earlier, said, "A friend called me saying my brother had been attacked by three to four boys. When I saw him, he was lying unconscious. There was swelling on his neck, punch injuries on his cheek and slap marks on his face. I don't understand what enmity small boys could have that led to this."
The area is charged with tension since the death.
The family members were gathered outside the police station, demanding action against the assailants.
