Symposium on AI-driven platform at CUTN

Thiruvarur: The department of applied psychology at the Central University of Tamil Nadu (CUTN) organised a one-day state level symposium on ‘AI-driven secure mobile platform for early detection of neurodevelopmental disorders,' to discuss the intersection of technology and behavioural health.Vice-chancellor M Krishnan, said, "The ultimate mandate of higher education transcends the mere acquisition of degrees; students should strive to actively transform society through their academic pursuits." Highlighting the global challenge of autism spectrum disorder, Krishnan noted that while ongoing genetic research aims to identify disorders within the womb, artificial intelligence (AI) has emerged as a transformative force in augmenting healthcare diagnostics. He emphasised that clinical psychology remains a vital discipline with vast prospects for those dedicated to addressing these societal needs.R Thirumurugan, registrar, said, "While public awareness regarding autism is steadily increasing, the development of effective early screening mechanisms remains the cornerstone of long-term resolution." Alagiri Govindasamy of Nottingham Trent University, UK, and founder of Neurosense Lab, Chennai, pointed out a critical urban-rural divide in developmental paediatric expertise, which is currently concentrated in metropolitan hubs and said that it must be extended to rural villages to ensure equitable intervention.