Prime Minister Narendra Modi turned philosopher-king during the second episode of ‘Pariksha Pe Charcha’ season 9, cautioning India’s students against surrendering control to gadgets and AI. From New Delhi, his interactive session unpacked fears surrounding artificial intelligence while prescribing a path to technological empowerment.
Coimbatore student Adi Vikram voiced a common anxiety: With AI replacing human workers in companies, should we be scared, and what career tips apply? PM Modi reassured, tracing tech anxieties back through computer revolutions. ‘Fear is natural, but our goal must be mastery,’ he asserted. ‘Decide that you control it – it can’t own you.’
He painted a vivid picture of modern enslavement: ‘For too many kids, the mobile is boss. No phone, no meal. No screen, no life.’ Breaking free starts with mindset: Vow never to be a slave and leverage every tool maximally.
PM Modi illustrated wisely: Query AI for book recommendations or locations – pure utility. But outsourcing your learning by asking for content summaries? ‘That’s chaos,’ he warned.
Looking ahead, he stressed job evolution. ‘Blend tech power with your unique value. Expand your capabilities.’ This approach ensures even superior technologies amplify success, dissolving all dread.
As ‘Pariksha Pe Charcha’ continues inspiring millions, PM Modi’s insights equip students to thrive in an AI-driven future, prioritizing human ingenuity over machine dependence.