A Must-Read for Future-Ready Students and Professionals
As the CEO of Walstar Technologies, I get this question quite often from students and young professionals:
“Sir, AI is taking over everything. How do we use it without becoming too dependent on it?”
This is an important and very real concern – and my answer is simple and straight.
First, Understand This Clearly:
- AI is a tool, not a replacement.
- It’s meant to support your thinking, not replace your brain.
- You must learn to use AI smartly, not blindly.
A lot of students today are using ChatGPT or other tools just to copy-paste code, assignments, or content.
Let me be honest – if you use AI like that, you are not becoming job-ready.
What You Should Learn Instead:
Use AI to speed up learning – not skip learning.
- Ask AI to explain tough concepts in simple words.
- Use it to get multiple examples and understand patterns.
- Learn how different solutions are created.
Use AI to build, not just consume.
- Try building small tools using AI APIs
- Do mini-projects where AI supports you – but you take decisions
Learn to question the AI output.
- Don’t blindly trust everything it gives you.
- Use your own logic to check, correct, and improve the answers.
Real Example from My Team at Walstar Technologies:
We use AI tools every day in our company – for design, development, content, and automation.
But one thing I always tell my team:
Don’t let AI think for you. Let it work with you.
Because if you stop thinking and start depending completely on AI, You are not growing – you are just following.
My Advice to Students and Freshers:
If you are a student or just starting your career, here’s what you should focus on:
- Learn how AI works – understand the basics like Machine Learning,NLP, APIs.
- Try building mini-projects using tools like ChatGPT, Midjourney, or open-source AI APIs.
- Practice logic building and problem-solving – these skills are more important than ever.
Remember:
You don’t need to fear AI.
You need to become the person who knows how to control it.
Final Thought:
In the coming years, job interviews won’t just ask,
Do you know AI?
They’ll ask,
How have you used AI in your real work or projects?
So start now. Build real experience.
Be someone who uses AI smartly, not blindly.
Stay curious. Keep learning. Always keep thinking.
Let’s grow with technology — not under it.
-By Pratap Patil
CEO, Walstar Technologies | WALSTAR group Chairman | IT Association
President | Mentor