Yuki Verma
Artificial Intelligence, what is it? The world is buzzing with excitement and curiosity about AI and its capabilities. AI, or artificial intelligence, has rapidly become a prominent force across industries, offering support in countless tasks and making life easier for many. What is its primary goal? To lighten human workloads and create possibilities once thought impossible. It truly is fascinating to witness this technological evolution.
But amid all the excitement, a question lingers in my mind: Are we truly creating AI to support us, or are we unknowingly surrendering our potential to it?
Let’s pause and consider the effects of AI on young, developing minds. Children are naturally curious and impressionable. They believe what they see and hear, often without question. So, before we introduce them to AI as a learning tool, we must ask: Is it beneficial at this stage? Are we nurturing creativity, or are we replacing it with convenience?
Children need space to think, to explore, to experiment, and to fail. These experiences fuel innovation and problem-solving. But if AI is always ready with an answer, how will they learn to find solutions on their own? Increasingly, students are using AI for schoolwork, assignments, essays, and even basic queries. Instead of engaging with challenges, they are simply copying and pasting responses. There is no critical thinking, no reading, no reflection—just imitation and submission.
The long-term impact? A decline in original thought, weakened problem-solving skills, and a growing dependence on machines for even the simplest tasks.
And this issue extends beyond just children. Across society, we see people slowly becoming passive. Creativity, empathy, kindness, and even emotional connection seem to be fading. AI doesn’t understand feelings; it operates on logic and data. It responds to prompts, not to emotions. But humans are emotional beings. We are not meant to rely solely on programmed outputs. When we stop engaging our minds, we lose what makes us human.
The human brain is a powerful tool, designed to imagine, to question, to innovate. If we let AI do everything for us, what becomes of our identity? What happens when the spark of creativity dims, and we can no longer think independently? Will we even recognize ourselves?
Yes, AI is a product of human intelligence, and yes, it can be a helpful assistant. But that’s exactly what it should remain: an assistant, not a replacement. We must be cautious. We must remember that true knowledge doesn’t come from instant answers; it comes from effort, experience, and understanding.
The world is facing numerous challenges, environmental, political, and social. In such times, we need human minds more than ever. Minds that care, minds that connect, and minds that imagine a better future. If we allow AI to overtake our thinking, we risk not only our creativity but our humanity.
So let’s not hand over the keys to our future. Let’s use AI wisely, not blindly. Let’s ensure it serves us without ruling us. Because we are not here to live in a world built by AI, we are here to build a world where love, peace, and human brilliance thrive.
