The era of AI has arrived, and with it, a plethora of predictions about its future trajectory. While some industry leaders like Sam Altman, CEO of OpenAI, envision a future where AI leads to the dawn of ‘The Intelligence Age’, others warn of the dangers of AI and the risk of an ‘AI Fukushima’ without regulation. Against this backdrop, Perplexity AI CEO Aravind Srinivas has issued a stark warning to Gen Z: stop doomscrolling on Instagram and focus on learning and using AI tools instead.
In a recent conversation with tech enthusiast Matthew Berman, Srinivas emphasized that this advice is not about driving usage for his company, but about helping the next generation add value to society. He believes that those who are at the forefront of using AI will be significantly more employable in the future, and that AI literacy is quickly becoming essential for future job readiness.
But what does this mean for the workforce? According to Srinivas, AI is unlikely to overhaul cognitive work in the near future. ‘If you’re a CEO, a CFO, an entertainer, a professor, a construction worker, or a blue-collar worker, I think those things are beyond what AI can perform,’ he said. Instead, AI will likely augment human capabilities and enable workers to focus on higher-level tasks.
However, there are concerns about the transparency of AI systems. As AI models become more complex, tracking their reasoning and decision-making processes may become increasingly challenging or even impossible. Researchers urge tech companies to invest in better ways to monitor AI’s thinking, as losing transparency would make it much harder to understand or control what powerful AIs do next.
So, what’s the takeaway for Gen Z? Srinivas’ message is clear: it’s time to shift focus from mindless social media scrolling to learning and using AI tools. By doing so, young people can gain a competitive edge in the job market, develop essential skills for the future, and contribute to the development of AI technologies that can benefit society as a whole.
In conclusion, the future of AI is full of possibilities, but it’s crucial that we prioritize AI literacy and transparency to ensure that its benefits are shared by all. By embracing AI and using it responsibly, we can create a brighter future for generations to come.
Originally published on https://in.mashable.com/tech/97352/perplexity-ai-ceo-warns-gen-z-stop-doomscrolling-on-instagram-use-ai-instead
