The Alumni Podcast Series: Featuring Graduates, Friends and New Connections
Ashish Gupta,(BTech, ME 2007) the Founder and CEO of MyPetrolPump Inc.,  shares his fascinating story & tells us how he got his start through MyPetrolPump after studying at IIT (ISM).

Podcast Host: Arya Razdan, (B.Tech, Dept. of Petroleum Engineering) Member - Media & Branding Cell, IIT(ISM) Dhanbad.

Podcast Episode#1: Humble Beginnings, with Ashish Gupta

Artificial Intelligence is creating significant changes in complex sectors such as mining. In this podcast, business lines Anjana PV talks to Prof. Rajiv Sekhar and Prof. Dheeraj Kumar about how AI is transforming the mining sector.

The mining sector is undergoing significant transformation with the help of numerous technologies including Augmented Reality, Virtual Reality, and Machine Learning. However, with the advancement of AI, experts believe it can help the mining sector with issues such as cost reduction, ensuring the safety of workers, and reducing environmental impact.

The podcast also details how AI can be used in the maintenance of mining machinery and how India can fasten up implementing AI applications in the mining sector. Prof. Rajiv and Prof. Dheeraj also explain AI can help monitor the presence of noxious gases and regulate ventilation systems and the use of AI algorithms to optimize airflow in different areas of the mines.

AI is revolutionizing the mining sector by improving safety measures, optimizing mining processes, and enhancing the accuracy of mineral exploration. Though challenges exist in the adoption of AI, there is a lot of potential that makes it a promising technology for the future of mining. However, it is essential to strike a balance between automation and preserving employment opportunities, especially in countries heavily reliant on mining as a source of employment. Listen in!

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