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ABOUT THE MILLENNIUM FELLOWSHIP - CLASS OF 2025

United Nations Academic Impact and MCN are proud to partner on the Millennium Fellowship. This year, 60,000+ young leaders applied to join the Class of 2025 on 7,000+ campuses across 170 nations. 290+ campuses worldwide (less than 5%) were selected to host the 4,500+ Millennium Fellows.

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UNITED NATIONS ACADEMIC IMPACT AND MCN PROUDLY PRESENT HRUSHIL TEJAS PAREKH, A MILLENNIUM FELLOW FOR THE CLASS OF 2025.

Christ (Deemed to be University) Central Campus | Bengaluru, India | Advancing SDG 9 & UNAI 9

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" I am excited to be a Millennium Fellow because it transforms my curiosity into meaningful action. This platform allows me to explore how we can safeguard human creativity in the age of AI while empowering students to collaboratively shape technology that is fair, transparent, and responsible. I believe that innovation should never come at the cost of ethics, and the Fellowship offers the opportunity to learn, share, and act alongside a global community committed to positive change. For me, it is not just about ideas but about building solutions that protect the essence of human expression for generations to come. "

Millennium Fellowship Project: Art Beyond Algorithms

I'm proposing a new direction for my Instagram community, Biz Tank, which currently focuses on startups and entrepreneurship. Through the Fellowship, I plan to expand Biz Tank's scope to explore the intersection of AI and human creativity. The idea is to use Biz Tank as a platform to discuss how AI is influencing art and creativity. This includes sharing content that highlights the differences between AI-generated art and human-made creations, and having conversations about the ethical implications of AI in the creative process. On campus, I aim to collaborate with student organizations to host events like panel discussions and exhibitions that showcase both AI-generated and human-created art. These events will serve as a starting point for deeper discussions on the role of AI in art and the importance of preserving human creativity. Additionally, I plan to write articles that are easy to understand, discussing the challenges artists face in the age of AI and exploring solutions like digital watermarking to protect original work. This is still in the idea stage, but with the support provided by the Millennium Fellowship, I believe it can become a meaningful initiative that encourages thoughtful dialogue about the future of art and technology.

About the Millennium Fellow

Hrushil Parekh is a final-year BBA student at Christ University, born and raised in Mumbai, with a strong interest in marketing, ethical technology, and sustainability. He is the founder of Biz Tank, a thriving 50k+ online community, and has represented his university in multiple national-level quizzes, securing top positions. Hrushil has led impactful campus initiatives, collaborated with renowned brands, and driven campaigns that combine creativity with measurable results. Known for his ability to merge strategic vision with hands-on execution, he focuses on projects that safeguard creative rights, promote responsible innovation, and generate tangible value for both communities and stakeholders.

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