AnitaB_org India 139d ago

AI: Today & Tomorrow Track – Lightning Talk | Why Your AI Knows Shakespeare but Can’t Count: Spotting Hidden AI Weaknesses Large language models can write poetry, draft code, and mimic human fluency yet stumble on basic reasoning and counting tasks. This lightning talk unpacks the hidden weaknesses inside modern AI systems, why these failures occur, and what they reveal about how models truly “understand” information. The session offers a clear lens on how teams can better evaluate, debug, and build more reliable AI systems in real-world applications. Grace Hopper Celebration India (GHCI) is Asia’s largest conference for women in tech and allied fields, bringing together leaders and changemakers to drive inclusive, impact-driven change. AnitaB.org India works to advance equity and representation by amplifying diverse voices and enabling community-led progress across India’s professional ecosystems. Speaker: Shailja Thakur Research Scientist, IBM Research Bangalore