Non-teaching staff programReport- September2026Date:26/09/2026
Topic: Talk on “AI in Daily Life-Benefits and Risks” Resource Person: Dr. R. Gopika
Venue: Seminar Hall
Time: 2:30pm
“AI IN DAILY LIFE: BENEFITS AND RISKS” The Department of Public Health Dentistry, MES Dental College, Perinthalmanna,organized a Non-Teaching Staff Programme on the topic “AI in Daily Life: BenefitsandRisks” on 26 September 2026 (Saturday) at 2:30 PM. The session was handledbyDr.R.Gopika, Senior Lecturer, Department of Prosthodontics.The programmeaimedtocreate awareness among the non-teaching staff about the growing role of AI ineverydaylife and its applications in the workplace and personal activities. The sessionhighlightedhow AI has become an integral part of modern technology, assisting people ininformationretrieval, decision-making, automation, communication and various routine tasks.
Dr. R. Gopika explained the potential benefits of AI, including improvedefficiency, timemanagement, accessibility to information, and assistance in performing repetitivetasks.Thesession also emphasized the importance of understanding the limitations andrisksassociated with AI, such as data privacy concerns, misinformation, securitythreats,overdependence on technology, and the possibility of inaccurate information. The importance of using AI responsibly and ethically was also highlighted. Theparticipantswere encouraged to exercise caution while sharing personal or confidential informationwith AI-based applications, verify information obtained through AI tools, andusetechnology as a supportive resource rather than relying on it entirely. The programme served as an informative initiative to enhance digital awarenessamongthenon-teaching staff and encourage the responsible use of emerging technologies indailylifeand professional settings.
