A Beginner's Guide to AI

Wait, Is AI Making Us Dumber? Sumit Gupta’s Surprising Take on Smart Tech

Jul 10, 2025
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Sumit Gupta
Sumit Gupta, Lead BI Engineer at Notion and author of 'Tableau Workshop,' shares eye-opening insights into the evolving relationship between AI and human intelligence. He highlights how AI can automate tedious tasks while emphasizing the need for sharp critical thinking. Sumit distinguishes between data and AI, discusses essential AI tools, and warns against the risks of over-relying on technology. He also shares captivating real-world examples of using AI innovatively in content creation and its impact on maintaining human creativity.
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INSIGHT

AI Boosts Productivity With Caution

  • AI improves productivity but can reduce critical thinking if relied on too heavily.
  • It's important to use AI to assist, not replace, your thinking process.
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Data is AI's Foundation

  • AI without data is like a skeleton without meat.
  • High-quality data is essential for AI to provide accurate outputs.
ADVICE

Start With Data for AI Careers

  • Start with data roles before moving into AI engineering.
  • Being a good data steward is essential before advancing to AI model building.
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