From Scrolling to Building: Why the Future Belongs to AI-Natives
Why the CEO of Perplexity AI says you should spend less time on Instagram and more time on AI, and how to become an AI-native.
In today’s TOI (Source), I read something that resonated the thoughts i am having since many months.
Spend less time doomscrolling on Instagram; spend more time using the AIs. — Aravind Srinivas, CEO of Perplexity AI (Source)
It wasn’t just a piece of advice. It felt like a warning — and a map for the future.
We’re entering an era where technology, especially AI, is evolving not every few years, but every few months. Srinivas said it himself — this is the fastest shift in tech history. And if you’re not paying attention, you’re not just missing out; you’re falling behind.
The Rise of the AI-Native Generation
We’ve heard about digital natives — kids who grew up with the internet. But now, we need AI natives — a generation that knows how to work with AI, not against it.
Already, tools like ChatGPT, Claude, Perplexity, and others are helping students research, write, create, code, and even plan their day better than ever before. These aren’t just tools for geeks or coders. They’re the new literacy.
The CEO of Nvidia, Jensen Huang, recently said:
AI won’t replace people. But people who know AI will replace those who don’t.
Instagram vs. Intelligence
We all love a scroll. The dopamine hits. The endless videos. But as Srinivas pointed out, young people today risk trading their most productive years for short bursts of entertainment.
If we can shift even 30 minutes a day from passive scrolling to learning how AI works — or even just using it to get things done — the difference over a year is massive.
This isn’t about becoming a tech genius overnight. It’s about being curious. Asking better questions. Trying small things.
Jobs Will Change — Fast
Anthropic’s CEO Dario Amodei estimates that up to 50% of entry-level white-collar jobs could vanish in the next five years due to AI.
That’s not fear-mongering. That’s a call to adapt.
Whether you’re a student, teacher, or working professional — now is the time to experiment, to play, to build. AI won’t just take jobs. It’ll create new ones — for those who can keep up.
From Consumers to Creators
If you’re reading this, maybe it’s time you opened ChatGPT and asked: “How can I start using AI to solve problems in my school or workplace?” Or go to Perplexity.ai and type: “Business ideas using AI for college students.”
This is how it begins. Small actions. Big shifts.
The future won’t be written by those who scroll the longest. It will be shaped by those who ask better questions, use smarter tools, and build fearlessly.
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Let’s help the next generation not just use AI — but use it wisely.