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Day long event on Artificial Intelligence marks 6-months since the launch of Kerala’s first Tinker Space at Kochi by Tinkerhub Foundation

TinkerHub Foundation organised a day-long immersive event comprising hand-on workshops and panel discussion on Artificial Intelligence, 'AI Exploration: A Full Day Dive into Artificial Intelligence', on Sunday, 25th June 2023 at TinkerSpace, Kochi.

Kochi | Kerala – TinkerHub Foundation organised a day-long immersive event comprising hand-on workshops and panel discussion on Artificial Intelligence, 'AI Exploration: A FullDay Dive into Artificial Intelligence', on Sunday, 25th June 2023 at TinkerSpace, Kochi. The event marks the six-month anniversary of the innovative Tinker Space by TinkerHub Foundation.
The day's highlight was a keynote speech on 'AI in Public Infrastructure' by Mr. Jibu Elias, Head of Content & Research at INDIAai. The day's programme also included a range of enlightening sessions on AI, including a panel discussion on 'Balancing Innovation and Governance in General-Purpose AI', led by Ms. Nidhi Sudhan, Co-Founder of the Citizen
Digital Foundation. Mr. Denny George, Co-Founder of Tattle Civic Tec, will spearhead a conversation on 'Tech Interventions against Social Harms'. The sessions were well received by the lively audience comprising both youth as well as industry professionals and startup enthusiasts from across Kerala. Several questions were raised about the future of work in the wake of the recent AI revolution and proliferation and widespread use of tools such as ChatGPT amongst organisations, including big tech giants.


This event saw the participation of around 300 tech enthusiasts and students, and was designed to foster an understanding and exploration of new technologies. It provided an opportunity for participants to immerse themselves in AI, with the hands-on workshops on 3D printing and web development with Chat GPT held during the first half of the day.

The event was a milestone in creating an enabling environment for building an ecosystem of AI enthusiasts in Kerala and among Kochi’s startup ecosystem and was well received by the curated audience of tech enthusiasts, industry professionals and startup founders. “ ”

About TinkerSpace : TinkerSpace, an initiative by TinkerHub Foundation, is a technologically advanced maker space/ hackerspace located in Kochi, Kerala. It provides a vibrant platform for technologists to converge, collaborate, and innovate.

Tinker Space regularly hosts intellectually stimulating events, fostering a community passionate about technological progress. With
state-of-the-art resources such as an electronics maker-station and a 3D printer, Tinker Space is a hub that encourages continuous learning and exploration.

For more information, please contact : Kurian Jacob, Tinkerhub Foundation, +91 70250 55366

Or Merlyn Paul, Tinkerhub Foundation at merlyn@tinkerhub.org.

About TinkerHub Foundation TinkerHub Foundation is a non-profit organisation dedicated to promoting tech talent and
accelerating innovation and learning. Through initiatives like Tinker Space, the foundation creates a dynamic ecosystem that fosters collaboration and empowers tech enthusiasts to excel in their technological pursuits.
Website Link : https://www.tinkerhub.org/

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