A flagship initiative by the National Commission for Women (NCW) in partnership with Future Shift Labs, YASHODA AI organized a special workshop at the Institute of Law, Nirma University, in Ahmedabad.
Ahmedabad: In an ongoing initiative to connect technology with education, YASHODA AI—a flagship program by the National Commission for Women (NCW) in partnership with Future Shift Labs (FSL)—hosted a special workshop at the Institute of Law, Nirma University, Ahmedabad, on September 20, 2025. This event represented a crucial step in raising awareness among future lawyers, judges, and policymakers about the transformative impact of Artificial Intelligence (AI) on the justice system and society as a whole.
As the custodians of justice, law students will play a decisive role in shaping legal responses to AI-driven challenges, ranging from algorithmic bias in courts and misuse of personal data to the growing threat of gendered cybercrimes. Building AI literacy at this stage ensures that the next generation of legal minds are not just passive observers of technological change, but active defenders of law, ethics, and human rights in the digital age. The workshop highlighted how Artificial Intelligence (AI) is transforming learning, communication, and employment, while also raising new challenges such as misinformation, cybercrime, and online safety. By engaging directly with students, the workshop aimed to build a generation that is not only digitally skilled but also socially responsible in its use of technology.
The workshop covered four core themes:
● AI in Education and Careers: How AI tools are shaping learning, skill development, and employability.
● Cyber Law & Women’s Safety: Understanding digital rights, online abuse, and protection against gendered cyber threats.
● Ethics of AI: Tackling concerns such as bias, misuse of data, and accountability in digital systems.
● Practical Exposure: Hands-on training on tools like ChatGPT, Cyber Dost, the NCW Women Safety App, and other emerging platforms.
Unlike conventional lectures, the workshop emphasised interactive participation. Students engaged in live demonstrations, scenario-based discussions, and real-world case analysis to better understand the opportunities and risks of AI in everyday life.
The NCW Chairperson, Mrs. Vijaya Rahatkar, in her address, set the context that: “The role of technology in society must be matched with awareness and responsibility. By preparing young legal minds with digital wisdom, we are investing in a generation capable of upholding justice, safety, and ethical progress in the digital era.” Adding to this, Mr. Nitin Narang, Founder of Future Shift Labs, stated: “Law students are more than learners—they are the future custodians of digital justice. Through YASHODA AI, we seek to inspire critical thinking on the ethics, rights, and responsibilities that define an AI-driven world.” This workshop was YASHODA AI’s second engagement in Ahmedabad, reinforcing its growing footprint across India’s student communities and reaffirming its mission to deliver inclusive, accessible, and context-driven AI literacy for the leaders of tomorrow.