In a candid exchange during the 9th edition of ‘Pariksha Pe Charcha,’ Prime Minister Narendra Modi tackled student concerns over AI’s encroachment head-on. The New Delhi event’s second installment focused on wise technology use, urging youth to extend their horizons rather than shrink under digital dominance.
Adi Vikram from Coimbatore asked pointedly: Amid AI’s workplace takeover, is fear warranted, and what career safeguards exist? Drawing on history, PM Modi dismissed panic. ‘Tech shifts have always sparked debate – from computers to now AI. Don’t be enslaved; stay the boss.’
Expressing alarm, he noted: ‘Mobiles rule many children’s lives. Can’t eat or live without them – clear signs of bondage.’ His prescription? Internalize freedom: ‘I’m no slave. Maximize every tech’s potential.’
He contrasted smart versus lazy AI use. ‘Let it guide you to books – excellent. But skip reading for AI digests? Disaster awaits.’
For careers, redefine roles continuously. ‘Grasp technology, infuse your value addition. Self-expansion through tech power means unbeatable advantage, no fears left.’
PM Modi’s session, blending empathy and strategy, empowers students to embrace AI as an ally, not adversary, fostering a generation of innovative leaders ready for tomorrow’s challenges.