Welcome to AI Central, an independent publication exploring how artificial intelligence is used to make better decisions in high-stakes systems—finance, climate, food, biology, cybersecurity, and more.

The real challenge is not tools, but using AI and data wisely in complex environments. AI Central covers the full stack—from foundations and applied AI to enterprise strategy, governance, explainability, and responsible use.

Our areas of focus include:

1. Foundations of analytics, data science, and AI, with practical examples
2. Applied analytics and AI in finance, climate and energy, agriculture, and public systems
3. Data-informed leadership: culture, governance, bias, explainability, and responsible use

AI Central was founded by Austin P. M., technology futurist and educator, IIM-Bangalore alumnus, early Indian fintech founder, and visiting faculty at several IIMs and other leading Indian business schools.