AI – the math behind the myth
Click to Register Date: 04-04-2026 Time: 11:30am – 04:30pm Venue: IWAN CommunityFormat: Interactive talk & discussionFocus: Insight, clarity, and critical thinking AI – the math behind the myth From Math to Meaning: Understanding How AI Really Works Artificial Intelligence is everywhere—but how much do we actually understand what’s happening beneath the surface? This session goes beyond trends and buzzwords to unpack how AI systems move from linear algebra and probability to handling language, culture, and context—and why they sometimes get it wrong. Through clear explanations and real-world examples, we’ll explore the technical, cultural, and ethical layers of modern AI, especially in the context of local languages and grounded research. What You’ll Explore The mathematical foundations behind AI models Why AI systems hallucinate and how those limitations arise How AI performs across local languages and cultural contexts Economic and ethical questions shaping AI adoption Pathways to enter grounded, responsible AI research Prerequisites: 1. Please watch this playlist for beautifully animated math behind AI: https://www.3blue1brown.com/topics/neural-networks 2. Test these models on how well it understands your culture in your local language: ChatGPT (https://chatgpt.com/), DeepSeek (https://www.deepseek.com/en) & Thaura (https://thaura.ai/) (for example, recipes for a local dish). Give them all the same prompt and let us know your observations! Who This Session Is For Students and professionals curious about AI beyond surface-level tools Researchers and technologists interested in ethical, inclusive AI Anyone who wants clarity amid the noise of the AI boom This is a learning-focused session designed to build understanding—not hype—around one of the most influential technologies of our time.
