As confusion and excitement about Artificial Intelligence grow, a young entrepreneur and IT expert explains why this powerful “digital brain” is a tool to be embraced, not feared
OdishaPlus Bureau
The term “Artificial Intelligence” is everywhere, sparking both excitement and fear. Will robots take our jobs? Is technology becoming too smart? In a recent discussion on the OdishaLIVE digital channel, IT expert Abhijit Tripathy demystified AI, offering a clear and optimistic perspective on what he calls the “AI revolution.”
His core message: AI is here to help, not to replace us.
Tripathy began by explaining AI in simple terms, describing it as a “digital brain” created with software to handle tasks that humans usually do, especially repetitive ones. “Think of it as a powerful assistant,” he explained, “one that can think and act on its own to make our lives easier.”
Addressing the widespread fear of job losses, Tripathy drew a compelling parallel to history. “When calculators and computers were introduced, people feared unemployment,” he noted. “But those tools didn’t replace us; they enhanced our abilities, allowing us to achieve incredible feats like space exploration.”
Abhijit believes the same is true for AI. While some jobs may evolve or disappear, AI is already creating entirely new career paths, like “prompt engineering,” a role focused on communicating effectively with AI systems. The key, he stressed, is for people to adapt and learn new skills to work alongside this new technology.
The impact of AI is already visible in our daily lives. From content creation, where it can generate text, video, and animations, to preventive healthcare, where it can create personalized diet and workout plans, its applications are vast. AI is helping farmers monitor crops, assisting in national defense, and even playing a role in ensuring that information is shared responsibly in the media.
However, Tripathy also sounded a note of caution. He warned against becoming over-reliant on AI, particularly for children. Just as muscles weaken without use, our ability to think critically and solve problems could diminish if we let AI do all the work. “We must continue to practice our own reasoning and logical thinking,” he urged. The development of “Responsible AI” is crucial to prevent misuse, and he anticipates that governments will soon introduce policies to ensure AI is used ethically and safely.
Looking to the future, Tripathy highlighted the potential of advanced systems like Quantum AI, which could solve problems far beyond the capacity of today’s computers. For India to become a global leader in this field, he emphasized the need for a robust domestic semiconductor industry to build the necessary hardware.
Ultimately, Tripathy’s message was one of empowerment. He encouraged everyone, especially the youth, to embrace AI as a tool.
It can handle the boring, repetitive tasks, freeing up human creativity and intellect to tackle bigger challenges. The AI revolution isn’t about man versus machine; it’s about man with machine, working together to build a more advanced and efficient future.
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(Abhijit Tripathy is a young entrepreneur with expertise in AI. He is the Managing Director of PSPL and based out of Bhubaneswar, Odisha. The views and opinions expressed in this article are those of the expert and do not necessarily reflect the official policy or position of OdishaPlus.)