Guest AuthorJuly 16th is observed as AI Appreciation Day worldwide. This day is dedicated to recognizing the transformative role of artificial intelligence in shaping modern life, industries, and innovation. From healthcare and logistics to finance, education, and creativity, AI is driving efficiency, enabling smarter decisions, and unlocking new possibilities across sectors. The day celebrates not just the technology itself but also the researchers, developers, and ethical leaders guiding its responsible evolution.
On this occasion, a few business leaders have shared their thoughts on AI with Thought Habitat. Here are some of them.
Deekshith Marla, Co-Founder, Arya.ai
AI Appreciation Day is a reminder of how far artificial intelligence has come, not just as a technology, but as a trusted force shaping decisions, industries, and the way we live. It’s a moment to celebrate the creativity and collaboration that drive AI forward, and to reflect on how we can steer its progress with care.
As AI becomes more deeply embedded in critical systems, from finance to public infrastructure, what matters most is not how fast we innovate, but how responsibly we scale. Transparency, auditability, and human alignment must define the next chapter of AI.
At Arya.ai, we see this not just as a technical challenge but as a shared responsibility. It’s about ensuring that AI remains a force for clarity, not complexity, a partner in progress, not a black box. On this day, we celebrate AI’s immense promise while staying grounded in the values that will shape its future.
Sachin Panicker, Chief AI Officer, Fulcrum Digital
AI Appreciation Day is an opportunity to reflect on the transformative role artificial intelligence plays in shaping the way we live, work, and solve problems. At Fulcrum Digital, we view AI not merely as a suite of technologies, but as a strategic enabler of innovation, efficiency, and equitable growth. From revolutionizing customer experiences to driving intelligent automation at scale, AI empowers businesses to think boldly and act with precision.
But true appreciation of AI comes with responsibility. As we embed AI deeper into enterprise and societal frameworks, ethical stewardship, transparency, and human-centric design must remain front and center. The future of AI lies not in replacing human potential—but in amplifying it. That’s why we invest in developing AI talent pipelines, responsible frameworks, and adaptive learning models that ensure our solutions are as thoughtful as they are intelligent. On this day, we don’t just celebrate how far AI has come—we recommit to shaping its future in a way that is inclusive, sustainable, and deeply human.
Sridhar Mantha, CEO of Generative AI Business Services (GBS) at Happiest Minds Technologies
AI forms the foundation of Happiest Minds’ digital transformation journey. Through our Analytics & AI Center of Excellence and Gen-AI Business Services unit, we deliver scalable, secure, and responsible AI solutions. Our portfolio features repeatable innovations, including the Research and Legal Companion, a suite of AI & Gen-AI offerings, and intelligent automation across the enterprise.
Our distinctive approach leverages deep, domain-specific AI expertise, integrating Generative AI into the software development lifecycle, championing ethical leadership, and forging strategic partnerships to accelerate solution delivery with clear, measurable outcomes. By applying a structured framework, we consistently move multiple AI & Gen-AI projects into production, adhering to best practices in MLOps and LLMOps with robust security guardrails. Additionally, we are pioneering advancements in emerging AI domains such as Bioinformatics, further expanding the value we bring to our clients.
Shrirang Deshpande, Country Head, Strategic Programmes, Vertiv India
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.
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Aravind Sundaram
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