OIST Board member Mr. Senapathy Gopalakrishnan delivers his congratulatory address

Mr. Senapathy “Kris” Gopalakrishnan — OIST Board member delivers his congratulatory address

“Mr. Senapathy “Kris” Gopalakrishnan — OIST Board member and globally recognized leader in business and technology — delivers his congratulatory address. In his speech, he responded to the question of whether AI diminishes the value of a PhD, touching on OIST and Japan’s bold ambitions, the evolving boundary between humans and machines, and the changing responsibilities of doctoral graduates, while offering a powerful message of encouragement to the new degree recipients.

“Mr. Senapathy “Kris” Gopalakrishnan — OIST Board member and globally recognized leader in business and technology — delivers his congratulatory address. In his speech, he responded to the question of whether AI diminishes the value of a PhD, touching on OIST and Japan’s bold ambitions, the evolving boundary between humans and machines, and the changing responsibilities of doctoral graduates, while offering a powerful message of encouragement to the new degree recipients.

Date:
27 February 2026
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