AI Appreciation Day 2025: Tech Leaders Share Bold Visions for an Intelligent Future

As the world marks AI Appreciation Day 2025, technology leaders across industries are sharing their perspectives on how artificial intelligence is transforming our lives—not just through automation, but through intelligence that empowers, protects, and innovates. From enterprise AI and cybersecurity to education, voice tech, and digital infrastructure, AI is reshaping the way we work, learn, and grow.

In this special roundup, top voices from leading organizations highlight how AI is being applied with purpose—driving inclusion, scaling innovation, and building systems that are ethical, secure, and future-ready. Their message is clear: the future of AI lies not only in what it can do, but in how we choose to build and use it.

“AI Appreciation Day serves as a reminder that artificial intelligence is no longer a frontier technology; it is now embedded across sectors, shaping how we learn, work, heal, and solve problems. From climate modelling and personalized learning to supply chain intelligence and healthcare diagnostics, AI is driving real impact. At Acer, we believe its value lies in amplifying human potential.

In a diverse and fast-moving country like India, that potential must be inclusive, ethical, and responsive to real-world needs. This is why our AI PCs are designed to be accessible, adaptive, and relevant — empowering students, entrepreneurs, and professionals to solve, create, and lead effectively in their respective contexts. As India moves toward a digital-first future, we remain focused on delivering intelligent technology with purpose.” - Sooraj Balakrishnan, Associate Director & Head of Marketing, Acer India.

“AI is no longer simply a technological advancement; it has become a strategic cornerstone for Indian enterprises driving digital transformation. As organizations increasingly generate and rely on vast volumes of data, the demand for intelligent, real-time infrastructure has never been greater. We are witnessing a definitive shift from AI experimentation to enterprise-wide implementation, particularly in critical sectors such as manufacturing, BFSI, and healthcare.

However, successful AI adoption requires more than deploying algorithms—it depends on scalable, secure, and sustainable infrastructure seamlessly integrated across edge, core, and cloud ecosystems. At Dell Technologies, we are dedicated to empowering businesses with comprehensive, end-to-end solutions that align with cutting-edge AI advancements.

Our mission is to enable enterprises, whether emerging startups or established industry leaders, to harness the transformative power of AI to unlock business value, optimize operations, and secure long-term growth. As we celebrate AI Appreciation Day, it is clear that the future belongs to those who responsibly scale their AI initiatives, foster innovation with confidence, and transform data into a formidable competitive advantage." - Venkat Sitaram Senior Director & Country Head ISG (Infrastructure Solutions Group), Dell Technologies India.

“On AI Appreciation Day, I’m inspired by the transformative power of artificial intelligence and its pivotal role in shaping the future of learning, work, and innovation. At Oracle, we are deeply committed to harnessing AI to empower India’s youth with the skills and tools they need to lead in the digital economy.

Through our strategic partnerships with the Government of India’s DIKSHA platform and the National Skill Development Corporation (NSDC), we are driving scalable and impactful skilling initiatives. By embedding advanced AI and cloud technologies into these platforms, we’re enabling millions of learners and educators to access smart digital content, personalized learning experiences, and industry-recognized certifications—helping build a future-ready workforce.

Additionally, as we work with AI-driven enterprise solutions, we are not only equipping individuals but also empowering AI enterprise customers to unlock their full potential. With Oracle’s cloud infrastructure and AI capabilities, businesses can seamlessly integrate next-generation technologies to accelerate innovation and drive measurable outcomes, creating an ecosystem where both individuals and organizations can thrive.” - Premalakshmi PR, Vice President And Head Of Technology, Oracle.

"We’re at a turning point in how work gets done. AI is moving from being a tool we use to a trusted partner that works alongside us - anticipating needs, reducing noise, and unlocking time for what really matters. The real opportunity lies in how AI can augment teams: helping them move faster, surface insights in the moment, and cut through the complexity that slows work down. That’s where agentic AI comes in - AI that’s proactive, contextual, and purpose-built to support humans, not replace them.

At Slack, we see this shift come to life with Agentforce, where autonomous agents act as teammates within the rhythm of daily work. But the future isn’t about more technology - it’s about technology that enables more meaningful work. On AI Appreciation Day, we're not just acknowledging the progress we've made - we're charting a future where humans and AI collaborate in perfect sync, driving creativity, innovation, and lasting impact." - Rahul Sharma, Vice President - Sales, Salesforce India.

“At GoDaddy, we view artificial intelligence as a powerful ally for millions of small businesses who are bringing their ideas to life. AI is no longer a futuristic concept; it’s here today, making an extraordinary difference in how small businesses operate, compete, and grow.  AI agents act as dedicated workers, handling specific tasks and preparing the work for business owners to review, refine, and approve thereby saving time, streamlining decision-making, and helping businesses move faster with confidence.

From instantly generating beautiful websites and product descriptions to helping business owners understand customer trends and optimize marketing campaigns, AI simplifies complexity and saves precious time. It enables entrepreneurs to focus on their passions while giving them the confidence that their technology is working smarter in the background. This AI Appreciation Day, we celebrate not just the technology itself, but the creativity, resilience, and ambition it helps unlock in people everywhere.

The future of business is being built at the intersection of human ingenuity and intelligent tools, and we are proud to empower entrepreneurs with AI solutions that make big dreams achievable.”. - Laka Sriram, V.P. of Product, Independents, GoDaddy.

“In today’s AI-powered world, the ability to turn massive amounts of data into real-time, actionable insights is what sets successful organisations apart. As AI workloads demand ever-greater speed and scale, the role of data centres has shifted from simply storing information to enabling intelligence at every level. With India’s data centre capacity poised to double in the next five years, and AI applications requiring exponentially more compute power, the need for robust, sustainable, and low-latency connectivity has never been greater.

At STL, we see this as a tremendous opportunity to deliver next-generation structured cabling and optical connectivity offerings tailored for AI-driven data centres. Our advanced Data Centre and Enterprise Cabling Systems are designed to support everything from distributed AI tasks to high-performance GPU clusters. By combining high throughput, energy efficiency, and superior security, our optical fibre-backed networks are forming the backbone of tomorrow’s digital infrastructure.

On AI Appreciation Day, we’re focused on building resilient, intelligent, and scalable data centre ecosystems that empower enterprises to move from experimentation to execution. For AI to truly unlock its potential, it needs an infrastructure foundation that’s as dynamic and dependable as the technology itself—and that’s exactly what STL is committed to delivering.” - Dr. Badri Gomatam, Group Chief Technology Officer, Sterlite Technologies Limited.

“On AI Appreciation Day, most discussions focus on the risks AI introduces. But in cybersecurity, we are overlooking a bigger opportunity: AI is also helping us rethink how we defend and recover. AI is enabling security leaders across APJ, including India, to shift from reactive defence to proactive resilience. At Veeam, we are integrating AI to help businesses better understand and protect their data. It is not just about knowing where it is stored, but understanding what it contains, who has access, and whether it is subject to compliance issues or exfiltration risk.

In 2023, India saw more than 2.2 million cybersecurity incidents – a sharp rise in threats targeting critical infrastructure, enterprises, and digital services. This may be attributed to a surge in digital adoption and hybrid working environments. As Indian companies adopt hybrid-cloud models and operate across legacy and modern infrastructure, this visibility becomes harder to achieve. AI cuts through the complexity by identifying anomalies faster, knowing misconfigurations before they become vulnerabilities, and introducing backup strategies with actual data value.

While AI is not a silver bullet for security, it is a tool that delivers clarity and context on how to become more resilient. For example, Veeam enables AI directly into platforms to assist with threat diagnostics and intelligent support for backup admins. Tools like VeeamONE deliver AI-powered threat detection, while Recon Scanner (a feature of Veeam Data Platform) helps identify risks before they escalate. This ensures organisations can protect the right data in the right way before threats emerge.” - David Allott, Field CISO – APJ, Veeam.

“AI is no longer a futuristic concept, it’s a defining force in how we learn, work, and grow. It’s transforming the workplace from process-driven to purpose-driven by automating the routine and amplifying the human. For emerging professionals, this is a pivotal moment to cultivate skills that AI can’t replicate - creativity, critical thinking, and ethical judgment. For decision-makers, it’s a call to embed responsible AI practices that prioritize trust, transparency, and meaningful upskilling across the workforce.

This transformation isn’t just technological, it’s deeply human. When implemented thoughtfully, AI doesn’t just boost productivity, it fosters a hybrid workforce where human insight and machine intelligence elevate one another.” - Sujatha S Iyer, Head of AI Security, ManageEngine, Zoho Corp.

“India’s AI sector is anticipated to contribute around US$400 billion to the national economy by 2030. Today, we celebrate AI for how far it has taken us and for the possibilities it continues to unlock. In India, the transition is evident, organisations that once explored use cases are now deploying AI at scale.

This shift is driving a fundamental transformation in critical digital infrastructure. With some compute racks now exceeding 100 kilowatts and AI training clusters reaching several megawatts, data centres must evolve rapidly to meet unprecedented power and cooling demands. To sustain this momentum, organisations must align their infrastructure strategies with the growing needs of AI.

On AI Appreciation Day, we applaud the benefits and innovation of AI applications to advance healthcare, finance, education, entertainment, and beyond – and at the same time recognize the work happening behind the scenes to strengthen the backbone of innovation, including the chips, power, cooling, and other technologies that are essential for AI to work. Realising the full potential of AI will require more than just algorithms, it will demand reliable, energy-aware foundations that are capable of supporting dynamic workloads.

We at Vertiv are always committed to enabling this shift by building infrastructure that is ready for the scale, complexity, and ambition of India’s AI-driven future.”- Shrirang Deshpande, Country Head, Strategic Programmes, Vertiv India.

“AI is lowering the barrier to entry for adversaries, allowing them to automate social engineering, misinformation campaigns, and credential harvesting at unprecedented speed and scale. CrowdStrike's 2025 Global Threat Report reveals adversaries are using large language models (LLMs) for sophisticated phishing and business email compromise attacks that closely replicate human behavior.

At the same time, AI is transforming organisations' ability to detect and respond to cyber threats. Under immense pressure from rising alert volumes, faster breakout times and a persistent shortage of skilled analysts, security teams must leverage AI to protect their organisations and move from reactive response to proactive threat disruption. Automating time-consuming and repetitive tasks, agentic AI can be a force multiplier for security teams by enabling them to focus on understanding adversary behaviour, hunting advanced threats and stopping breaches before they escalate.

CrowdStrike's Charlotte AI Agentic Detection Triage exemplifies the power and promise of AI, by autonomously validating and prioritising threats with over 98% accuracy, to save security teams up to 40 hours per week in manual alert triage. Built within a bounded autonomy framework, Charlotte AI allows organisations to define how and when automated decisions are made, giving analysts full control to set thresholds, determine when human review is required, and maintain oversight.

This combination of machine speed and human-defined guardrails empowers defenders and ensures organisations can operate at the speed of threats. Organisations should use AI Appreciation Day as a catalyst to embrace transformative AI-powered security capabilities within their security posture, which empower security teams to take back control, reduce burnout, and decisively shift the AI advantage back in their favour.” - Fabio Fratucello, Field CTO World Wide, CrowdStrike.

"AI Appreciation Day is a timely reminder that AI is no longer a futuristic concept — it’s a business-critical imperative today. Yet, many organizations are limited not by vision, but by the realities of their infrastructure and readiness. Lenovo’s CIO Playbook 2025 reveals that 63% of enterprises in India favor hybrid or on-premises environments for AI workloads, underscoring the urgent need for secure, scalable, and low-latency infrastructure. As AI advances, it is transforming how data is analyzed, decisions are made, and business outcomes are achieved.

At Lenovo, we see the future in Hybrid AI — a secure, flexible, and distributed model that empowers AI to operate wherever it delivers the greatest impact: in the cloud, on-premises, or at the edge. India’s AI journey is still emerging, with 49% of organizations currently evaluating or planning adoption.

This signals a meaningful shift from hype to tangible impact, as enterprises focus on building a strong foundation for sustainable growth. On this AI Appreciation Day, it is time for organizations to move beyond experiments and embrace AI as a core driver of growth, inclusion, and real-world value." - Amit Luthra, Managing Director, Lenovo ISG India.

“Artificial Intelligence is transforming industries, driving innovation, and shaping how we live and work. From personalized digital experiences to real-time insights, AI is helping organizations reimagine what is possible. However, as AI adoption grows, so do the challenges of securing applications, protecting data, and ensuring consistent performance. The future of AI depends not only on the pace of innovation but also on building strong cybersecurity foundations and resilient cloud infrastructure that enable safe, scalable, and trustworthy AI-driven solutions.

To help businesses realize this potential, it is essential to ensure that AI applications are protected, high-performing, and built for scale. Akamai’s intelligent cloud platform, combined with advanced security solutions such as Firewall for AI, App and API Protector, and edge-powered inference capabilities, empowers enterprises to adopt AI with confidence. As we mark AI Appreciation Day, we remain committed to pushing the boundaries of what AI can make possible helping organizations deliver secure, reliable, and seamless digital experiences.” - Mitesh Jain, Regional Vice President - India, Akamai Technologies.

“This AI Appreciation Day, we’re not just celebrating the power of artificial intelligence—we’re championing its responsible evolution. At DigiCert, we believe that as AI becomes more integral to business, security must scale alongside innovation. Generative AI, autonomous systems, and machine learning models are transforming how we work, communicate, and build. But with these advancements come growing risks - deepfakes, misinformation, model drift, and quantum-era vulnerabilities that threaten the very trust AI depends on. That’s why we’re embedding digital trust into the core of every AI interaction, from identity-backed content provenance to PKI-secured AI pipelines.

As the lines blur between human and machine-generated actions, trust becomes the defining currency. Our AI initiatives ranging from anomaly detection to post-quantum cryptographic readiness and secure agentic AI are built with one goal in mind: to make AI not just smarter, but safer. Because when you anchor innovation in verifiability, authenticity, and transparency, AI doesn't just solve problems faster - it earns the confidence to lead us into the future.” - Anant Deshpande, Regional Vice President, India and ASEAN, DigiCert.

"On AI Appreciation Day, we honor the extraordinary advances in Artificial Intelligence and its power to redefine our world. Over the years, AI has become a key enabler of digital transformation. In fact, our recent survey, titled The Future of Enterprise AI Agents, revealed that 84% of Indian respondents said they have implemented AI agents in the past two years, and 98% plan to expand their use in the coming years.

At Cloudera, we are committed to the rapid deployment of trusted AI by enabling organizations to integrate any AI model with secure and governed data across hybrid environments. By empowering Indian businesses to derive AI-driven insights securely while retaining full control over their infrastructure, we are supporting greater agility, compliance, and insight-driven innovation. This aligns seamlessly with Digital India’s goals and the nation’s digital upskilling efforts," said Mayank Baid, Regional Vice President, India & South Asia, Cloudera.  

“AI Appreciation Day is more than a celebration of technology — it’s a reflection on how AI is reshaping the way we work, where human and AI collaboration drives lasting value. At CrewAI, we believe the future lies in multi-agentic driven workflows: intelligent agents that operate with autonomy, align with business goals, and collaborate with people as capable teammates. These agents aren’t just responding to prompts — they’re reasoning, coordinating, and driving complex workflows end-to-end.

Through our partnership with Cloudera, we help organizations operationalize these agents securely across hybrid environments, ensuring performance at scale without compromising compliance or control. As AI adoption accelerates, enterprises need more than models — they need orchestration, oversight, and alignment with real-world business outcomes. The move from experimentation to integration hinges on trust, and we’re proud to help build that foundation.” - João Moura, CEO, CrewAI.

"AI has rapidly evolved over the last few years - it is now able to learn and create a wide range of creative responses far quicker than humans. Fueling this evolution is search, which enables AI applications not only to learn but also to extract value from data. Search underpins effective AI applications by providing fast and accurate access to data. While not immediately apparent, search drives many of the applications and services that we use frequently. For example, India’s largest jobs and professional networking platform, Apna, uses AI and search to connect 50 million registered users and 600,000 employers.

The service provides users with highly relevant and personalised job notifications while connecting employers with candidates that match their hiring criteria. AI and search also play a massive role in providing real-time visibility into business-critical systems and ensuring that they run at peak performance. This visibility across multiple data sources enables companies to unify their security operations into a single platform, improving threat detection, reducing false positives, and strengthening their security posture.

By fusing search with AI, companies can unlock the full potential of their structured and unstructured data to make better decisions, maximise efficiency and elevate customer experiences. As India seeks to establish itself as a leader in AI through the IndiaAI Mission, Elastic is proud to support the country’s AI vision with technologies that are open, adaptive, and capable of providing a real-time, complete view of all data." - Karthik Rajaram, Area Vice President & General Manager, Elastic India.

"The biggest shift AI is bringing to warehousing and logistics isn’t just speed, it’s foresight. We’re no longer asking, ‘How fast can we process what’s arrived?’ but ‘How accurately can we prepare for what’s coming?’ In global retail, AI already predicts SKU-level demand with over 90% accuracy. But in re-commerce, the variables are more complex. You're not just dealing with units, you're dealing with uncertainty. Every incoming device is different. Different conditions, different repair effort, different resale value. Sometimes, with no resale value. Now imagine an AI system that can estimate all of that, before the product even hits the warehouse. That’s where the industry is headed.

We’re talking about warehouses that don’t just move faster; they think ahead. They learn from past repairs, auto-allocate parts, balance technician workloads, and prioritize what gets fixed based on resale trends. It’s not just automation. It’s intelligence. And for re-commerce, where speed and precision define profitability and liquidity of ageing devices, this could be the most important transformation of the decade. The question now is: how many operations teams are building for that future, and how many are still solving for the past?” - Nakul Kumar, Co-founder & CMO, Cashify.

“As we mark AI Appreciation Day in India, it’s important to acknowledge both the promise and the pressing challenges that define the country’s AI journey. While India is rapidly becoming a global digital powerhouse, reports indicate that over 60% of enterprises still fail to operationalize AI at scale without future-ready enterprise solution. This challenge arises due data silos and legacy infrastructure as key barriers.

The root cause lies in the fragmented adoption approach—where AI is often treated as a one-off initiative rather than a long-term, organization-wide capability. This disjointedness not only stalls innovation but also prevents businesses from unlocking the true value of data-driven decision-making.

The consequences are visible: from under-readiness in manufacturing sector and delayed insights in BFSI, to missed personalization in retail and healthcare. Without a foundational AI strategy, Indian enterprises risk falling behind in a world where AI maturity will define competitive advantage. With the changing landscape of AI across sectors, what is also needed for equitable AI success is regulation at the industry, individual and national level.

At STL Digital, we’re committed to changing that narrative. Our approach integrates AI with cloud, data engineering, and security by design, helping enterprises scale AI across levels of their organization and innovate consistently. We are enabling businesses to move from experimentation to execution—with frameworks that ensure access, scalability, and real-time intelligence. On this AI Appreciation Day, we urge Indian businesses to not just adopt AI, but to embed it into the core of their operations. Because appreciation should lead to action—and that’s how we collectively shape a smarter, more resilient digital future for India.” - Naveen Bolalingappa, CEO, STL Digital.

"On AI Appreciation Day, we recognize the strategic importance of the infrastructure driving intelligent innovation. From high-performance computing and GPU-accelerated systems to secure private clouds, these platforms enable transformative breakthroughs - from precision medicine to predictive finance and autonomous manufacturing. Modern AI infrastructure, built on sovereign, scalable, and energy-efficient architecture, ensures agility, security, and faster decision-making. As AI becomes integral to national competitiveness and growth, the focus must shift beyond algorithms to the digital foundation beneath them. True innovation is not just coded - it’s architected. The future belongs to those who build intelligence into the core of their infrastructure." - Hemant Agrawal, Chief Operating Officer, Netweb Technologies.

"Artificial Intelligence is transforming classrooms into dynamic learning hubs by enabling personalized education, intelligent content delivery, and real-time feedback. It empowers educators to understand each student’s learning pace and style, ensuring inclusive and effective instruction. From AI tutors to predictive analytics, students are engaging with technology that mirrors real-world applications.

This hands-on exposure is not just enhancing critical thinking and problem-solving but also aligning education with evolving career landscapes. By integrating AI into foundational learning, we are cultivating a future-ready generation equipped with the skills, adaptability, and mindset needed to thrive in an increasingly digital and AI-driven world." - Anurag Gupta, CEO and Co-Founder, STEMROBO Technologies Pvt. Ltd.

“India is witnessing a significant surge in AI adoption, cloud-native application development, and digital transformation across enterprises, government, and even startups. As a result, machine identities are growing at an unprecedented rate, far outpacing human identities. According to the CyberArk 2025 Identity Security Landscape report, organizations today have 82 machine identities for every human identity, and this number is expected to keep rising with the proliferation of agentic AI.

This trend presents a critical cybersecurity challenge. Autonomous AI agents, while powerful, can independently make decisions, escalate their access privileges, and interact with critical IT systems, often without direct human oversight. Left unsecured, they can be exploited by threat actors to gain lateral access across networks, including sensitive data and infrastructure.

For Indian enterprises, especially those in BFSI, manufacturing, and government sectors undergoing rapid digitization, the top priority must be implementing a unified, AI-powered identity security framework, starting with robust machine identity protection.

CyberArk strongly believes that industry, academia, and government must come together to proactively define secure AI usage frameworks before bad actors can exploit the gap. Human and machine identities are the backbone of India’s growing digital economy. On AI Appreciation Day, it’s vital to recognize that securing these identities isn’t just a technical necessity, it is foundational to ensuring safe, trustworthy AI innovation in India’s digital future.” - Sumit Srivastava, Solutions Engineering Director – India, CyberArk.

“Over the last ten years, Indian businesses have really embraced new tech, and AI is no different. India's becoming a global hotspot for AI talent and has a booming startup scene, so it's not just adopting AI, but actively shaping its future. With efforts like the IndiaAI Mission and the rise of fast-scaling local AI startups, it’s critical to build on open infrastructure that can scale, offer flexible models, and be compliance-ready from day one.

That said, today’s AI breakthroughs will be tomorrow’s legacy. Getting locked in or stuck in one ecosystem is counter-intuitive to innovation. Meanwhile, APAC’s businesses are leapfrogging other markets at a rapid pace. Businesses, therefore, need to be prepared and think ahead about how to make use of best-in-class technologies, while maintaining the flexibility to move between different stacks and solutions.

Open source principles – collaborative improvements, knowledge pooling, transparency – will be key to AI’s future health. Open development speeds up innovation and invites greater participation from the wider developer ecosystem, whether that’s a hobbyist at home, through to IT leaders pulling from the same source repository for some of India’s largest enterprises.

AI has the power to boost human potential, crank up productivity, tackle tough challenges, and spark new creative ideas. Genuine open source means lowering the barriers to access and working together to innovate, and that's the kind of environment we should all be aiming to build, including in AI.

Building with agility and long-term flexibility in mind helps organizations from getting stuck, and in turn builds resiliency and ability to innovate as new breakthroughs emerge. With open source, businesses can innovate securely, transparently, and on their own terms. So, on AI Appreciation Day, we're not just celebrating what AI can do, but how we choose to build it. As it becomes more and more part of our daily lives, it's our shared responsibility to guide its development for the benefit of everyone.” - Vishal Ghariwala, APAC CTO, SUSE.

“AI Appreciation Day is a moment to reflect; not just on how far the technology has come, but on what it makes possible. We don’t view AI as a disruptor in isolation, but as a dynamic partner in progress. It helps us reimagine how women return to, remain in, and rise within the workforce at scale and with personalisation.

The real potential of AI lies not in replacing human intelligence, but in amplifying it. It’s not about man versus machine; it’s about designing systems where both thrive together. The future of work is not just AI-powered, but it is human-first, AI-enabled." Murugan Anjunan, Chief Technology Officer, HerKey.

“AI has become the engine room of modern digital innovation, quietly removing friction, automating the mundane, and letting creators and developers focus on what truly moves the needle. At Contentstack, we see AI as a force multiplier that enables hyper-personalised, real-time experiences, anticipates user needs, and accelerates delivery across every digital touchpoint.

For developers, it means less time on boilerplate and more time on breakthroughs. For enterprises, it means content that adapts, performs, and resonates at scale. But with this power comes a duty to wield AI ethically, ensuring that every experience is inclusive, responsible, and grounded in human values. AI Appreciation Day is a call to lead with ambition and integrity.” — Nishant Patel, Co-founder & CTO, Contentstack.

"On AI Appreciation Day, we celebrate its role in advancing education, innovation, and everyday life while keeping human values at the core. At Routematic, we see AI as a catalyst for smarter decisions, seamless mobility, and sustainable systems. From decoding traffic patterns and EV charging data to optimizing employee commutes, we use AI to turn complexity into clarity.

The next decade will be defined not by automation, but by the intelligence with which we apply it to empower people, solve hard problems, and move cities forward. As we continue to build data-driven, eco-conscious mobility solutions, we remain committed to harnessing technology that supports progress and empowers people." - Sriram Kannan, Founder & CEO, Routematic.

“At Gnani.ai, we see AI not just as technology, but as a catalyst transforming how India speaks, learns, and transacts. On AI Appreciation Day, we celebrate the incredible strides made in voice AI, small language models, and generative AI that bridge linguistic diversity and democratize digital access. Aligned with the IndiaAI mission,

we are committed to building solutions that are inclusive, responsible, and locally relevant—empowering enterprises and everyday users alike. As AI continues to evolve, our vision remains clear: to make conversational AI an enabler of growth and innovation for every corner of India.”- Ganesh Gopalan, Co-Founder & CEO, Gnani.ai.

"Agentic AI has the potential to change the game and reshape the future of customer experience. We are not just talking about bots answering questions, we are now building systems that can reason, adapt, and act with greater autonomy on their own to deliver personalised interactions and shape experiences with a human touch. But as adoption accelerates, success will hinge not just on the power of the technology, but on how responsibly it’s deployed. From data collection and interpretation to issue resolution, product recommendations, and understanding tone and sentiment - trust becomes imperative. Ethical oversight can no longer be optional or a regulatory checkbox.

We believe it's a business imperative that is central to building and maintaining customer confidence. In this new era, responsible AI isn’t just good governance—it’s a potential competitive edge. Without clear ethical boundaries and strong guardrails, brands risk eroding trust, amplifying bias, and losing control of the very reputation and loyalty they aim to cultivate." - Aditya Garg, Head of Solutions Consulting, Genesys India.

"AI is transforming how we think about scale, security, and simplicity. It enables us to solve complex challenges faster while pushing us to stay intentional about ethics, transparency, and trust. On AI Appreciation Day, we celebrate progress, but more importantly, we reaffirm our commitment to building AI that’s responsible, resilient, and built for everyone."– Bhawna Singh, CTO, Auth0, Okta.

"As we celebrate AI Appreciation Day, it is essential to recognize that the true potential of AI lies not just in automating tasks, but in empowering intelligent, real-time decision-making across critical environments. At Videonetics, we believe in building what we call ‘True AI’: AI that is explainable, contextual, and deeply integrated with real-world scenarios.

From enhancing urban safety to streamlining traffic systems and securing vital infrastructure, our mission is to enable organisations to look deeper into video data and derive actionable insights that drive impact.

India has the talent, scale, and ambition to lead the next wave of AI innovation, and we are proud to be building world-class, Made-in-India solutions that are already transforming how cities and enterprises think about security and intelligence. AI is not just the future; it is the foundation of smarter, safer societies, and it must be built responsibly, for people and with purpose." - Naresh B. Wadhwa, Vice-Chairman & Managing Director, Videonetics.

“AI is more than just automation — it is a bridge to deeper human connection. We believe real-time interactions should be intelligent, inclusive, and truly human-centred. Our innovations — like the Conversational AI Engine and the ConvoAI Device Kit — help organizations create seamless voice and video experiences across devices, from phones to wearables.

With ultra-low latency, real-time translation, noise cancellation, intelligent interruption handling, and multi-lingual support, we are not just removing technical barriers — we are making conversations more accessible, empathetic, and meaningful. Whether it is an AI companion offering emotional support or a virtual assistant helping students learn beyond the classroom, we see AI as a force that connects — not replaces. At Agora, we are proud to shape a future where AI does not just improve communication — it amplifies understanding.” - Ranga Jagannath, Senior Director – Growth, Agora.

“On AI Appreciation Day we should judge artificial intelligence by the breadth of people it benefits. AI-based underwriting already converts verified digital footprints into loan decisions in under a minute even for borrowers in India’s Tier 2–4 towns. According to Fintech Association for Consumer Empowerment (FACE), during FY 2024-25, fintech NBFCs sanctioned roughly 11 crore digital personal loans, many to first-time borrowers, showing that large-scale inclusion is beginning to take hold.”

“A new UN Trade and Development (UNCTAD) report projects the global AI market will soar from $189 billion in 2023 to $4.8 trillion by 2033, a 25-fold increase in just a decade. Our challenge now is to ensure this speed is matched by transparency and fairness, so that every borrower gains durable, meaningful value through responsible innovation that builds trust, protects rights, and creates real financial empowerment at scale.” - Suryadip Ghoshal, Co-Founder & Chief AI Officer, Think360.ai.

“AI Appreciation Day is a timely reminder that we’re witnessing a dual transformation one of innovation and one of responsibility. Our ThreatLabz 2025 AI Security Report analysed over 536 billion AI transactions and revealed both the enormous potential of AI and the growing complexity of its misuse. From agentic AI to deepfake platforms and AI-enhanced phishing, the risks are evolving as fast as the technology itself. 

India is leading AI/ML transaction volumes in APAC, highlighting the region’s accelerated digital transformation. But this rapid adoption also brings real-world challenges navigating compliance, managing costs, and bridging talent gaps in securing AI at scale. As we celebrate how far AI has come, it’s also an opportunity to reflect on how we’re safeguarding its future. Embedding AI into enterprise strategy is no longer a choice but ensuring trust, governance, and resilience around it must be a shared priority across industries. The balance between innovation, precision, and protection will define the next era of intelligent transformation.” - Suvabrata Sinha, CISO-in-Residence, Zscaler.

“On AI Appreciation Day, it is important to reflect not just on the significant advancements in artificial intelligence, but also on our shared responsibility to deploy it with purpose, trust, and long-term value. For Indian enterprises, the adoption has shifted from pilot project to platform readiness. Going forward, AI is expected to orchestrate end-to-end processes, replacing traditional management consoles with natural language interfaces and programmable platforms. 

While every app we interact today leverages AI to some extent, this widespread adoption underscores the critical importance to secure these AI-powered applications, ensuring organizations can safely continue to harness their full benefits. Even our 2025 State of Application Strategy Report revealed that 96% of organisations are deploying AI models. As AI becomes core to business operations and competitiveness, platforms must offer flexibility without compromising security.

We need to focus on making AI practical, secure and scalable from optimizing interference performance to securing data pipeline for enterprises to move with promptness, assurance, and control. Our mission is to help enterprises build the infrastructure they need to move forward with confidence, control, and resilience to support growing demands.” - Pratik Shah, Managing Director India & SAARC, F5.

"AI is no longer just a tool; it is a strategic partner that is reshaping how businesses think and operate. At Mindsprint, we have built our organization around this belief, embedding intelligence into every solution we deliver. What sets this era apart is the rise of agentic AI, systems that can reason, adapt, and act with context. This shift goes beyond automation; it enables leaders to reimagine strategy with intelligence at the core. For our clients, the impact is real.

They are gaining predictive insights, optimizing in real-time, and uncovering growth opportunities they had not previously considered. For teams, AI is amplifying creativity and freeing people to focus on innovation and strategic problem-solving. The future is not about AI replacing humans; it is about purposeful AI working alongside us to build smarter, more resilient enterprises." - Sagar PV, Chief Technology Officer, Mindsprint.

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