The Presidency School of Computer Science and Engineering (PSOCSE), Presidency University, Bengaluru, organised a guest lecture titled “AI in Automotive and Software Development” on Thursday, 24 September 2026, from 2.30 pm to 4.15 pm at Seminar Hall 02, F Block.

The session featured Mr Swapnesh Khamaru, Application Engineer at TASKING India Pvt. Ltd, Bengaluru, as the resource person. He shared insights into the evolving role of artificial intelligence (AI) in the automotive industry and software development, highlighting its applications in engineering workflows, intelligent mobility and software innovation.

The lecture covered key topics such as generative AI and large language models (LLMs) in software development, prompt engineering, agentic AI, AI agents and multi-agent systems. It also explored the applications of AI in advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS), autonomous driving, predictive maintenance, automotive design, testing and manufacturing. The discussion highlighted the importance of responsible and ethical AI, including safety, reliability, data privacy, cybersecurity and human oversight.

The session provided students with valuable insights into the practical applications of AI in automotive engineering and software development. It enhanced their understanding of AI-assisted coding, debugging, testing and documentation, while introducing them to the potential of autonomous AI agents and collaborative multi-agent workflows in solving complex engineering problems.

The guest lecture encouraged students to explore emerging AI technologies, strengthen their problem-solving and innovative thinking skills, and prepare for future career opportunities in the automotive and software industries.

The programme was convened by Dr Asif Mohamed H B, Associate Professor and Head, and coordinated by Mr Aadil Ferooz and Ms Bikram Sarkar, Assistant Professors, PSOCSE. The event was attended by 100 students and five faculty members.