AI Appreciation Day

, observed annually on July 16, celebrates the transformative power of artificial intelligence in shaping our world. From enhancing healthcare diagnostics to streamlining business operations, AI drives efficiency and innovation across industries. This day honors the researchers, engineers, and visionaries who advance AI technologies, making life more connected and insightful. It’s also a moment to reflect on ethical AI development, ensuring inclusivity and fairness. Here's what some industry leaders have to say on AI’s contributions and potential:Anand Mahurkar, CEO & Founder of Findability SciencesOn AI Appreciation Day, we celebrate the incredible strides AI has made in reshaping industries and enhancing daily life. While the challenges of coding complexity and data volume continue to grow, the opportunities to innovate, improve efficiency, and make smarter decisions are limitless. As AI evolves, it paves the way for a brighter, more intelligent future for all.Rajeev Singh, Managing Director, BenQ India and South Asia

As we celebrate AI Appreciation Day, it’s clear that people expect more from smart brands than just automated features - they’re seeking technology that understands, adapts, and truly adds value to their daily lives. In India, we’re witnessing a remarkable evolution: consumers are moving past surface-level AI toward solutions that address authentic challenges and drive meaningful improvements.Saurabh Kumar, Partner, Deloitte IndiaOver the last few years, AI has become a crucial component driving bold transformations. By cutting through complexity, it empowers faster, smarter decisions that drive real business outcomes. The future belongs to organisations that align people, purpose, and plans to harness AI’s full potential. Operational excellence is just the beginning; inclusive intelligence is the destination.Dr Tridib Mukherjee, Chief Data Science and AI Officer at Games24x7AI is fundamentally reshaping how businesses operate and innovate within India’s fast-paced digital economy. Today, embracing AI has become essential for keeping pace with evolving industry demands and unlocking new opportunities. One of the clearest signs of AI’s growing influence is the wave of entrepreneurial interest in the area.Pankaj Rana, CEO, Hisense IndiaOn AI Appreciation Day, we're reminded that the true power of artificial intelligence lies not in complexity, but in its ability to intuitively simplify our lives. The best AI quietly adapts to people learning preferences, enhancing comfort, and making everyday living more efficient from behind the scenes.Parag Khurana, Country Manager, India, Barracuda NetworksIt is not an overstatement to say that the adoption of AI is moving at breakneck speed. The ease of using generative AI to create and enhance content is having a far-reaching impact on people’s lives. AI tools and capabilities continue to evolve. Unfortunately, the AI-based tools that are powering innovation, productivity, and efficiency in business are also being used by cyber attackers to develop and scale increasingly complex, sophisticated, and evasive cyber threats. Organisations need their own, powerful multimodal AI security that can detect and neutralize AI-based attacks regardless of whether they are delivered in an image or a QR code, and even if the language and sender seem completely legitimate. Dr Ganesh Natarajan, Chairman, GTT Data SolutionsAI’s real promise lies in augmenting—not replacing—human capability. We are entering an era of Dual Intelligence, where the combination of human judgment and machine precision creates exponential value. Whether it’s transforming enterprise data into decisions or enabling an AI-ready workforce, the focus must remain on purposeful application. AI Appreciation Day is a timely reminder that the future of innovation is rooted in collaboration between people and intelligent systems, driving outcomes that are scalable, ethical, and inclusive.