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A new book suggests ways for professionals to develop AI literacy to thrive in an AI-first world
Some of you would know what BYOD means. Bring Your Own Device refers to a policy that allows employees to bring their own laptops and phones to work, a trend that is a delight to employees, but rankles IT and Security managers who have no choice but to work with disparate operating systems and brands while having to ensure they are safe and secure. It was primarily Apple which ignited this phenomenon as knowledge workers rebelled against the dull uniformity of Windows devices and wanted to bring their cool Apple MacBooks to work. This culture became more widespread in the iPhone and smartphone era, as a proliferation of various models led to fast adoption, the phones' personal nature compelling workers to bring their own phones to work, rather than use the ones issued by corporate IT departments. BYOD was an obvious take on BYOB – where the last 'B' stands for booze – which restaurants and events used to encourage people to bring their own favourites. The 2024 Microsoft and LinkedIn Work Trend Index Report coined the latest acronym in this lexicon – BYOAI, or Bring Your Own AI. The report which polled 31,000 workers worldwide, had a startling revelation: 78 per cent, or almost four out of five, employees were bringing in their own AI tools to work, many times sneaking them in as apps on their smartphones or laptops, even when corporate policy did not allow them to! 46 per cent of employees had started using them six months back, and more than half were reluctant to admit to using AI tools because 'AI makes them look replaceable.' That's not all; the same report stated that two out of three leaders would not hire someone without 'AI skills' and 77 per cent of hiring managers prefer a less experienced candidate with AI skills over a more experienced candidate without them! Correspondingly, 71 per cent of professionals believe AI will lead to early-career talents taking on greater responsibilities. Note that this report is a year old at the time of writing, a lifetime in this age of AI. The numbers would be even greater and more startling now. Regardless, it is clear that AI aptitude or literacy is a central hiring factor, with AI-literate professionals having a clear advantage in the job market and AI literacy a defining factor in career growth. Think of an accountant in the eighties still insisting on using tables, pen and paper to balance their books even as spreadsheets like Microsoft Excel took over the business world, specifically in the world of finance and accounting. The traditional accountant who refused to embrace this new technology would not last a week. In the same way, AI proficiency or literacy is no longer optional; it is as necessary as knowing how to work on a computer or using a spreadsheet or word processor. It is clear that the rapid adoption of AI in the workplace is not just changing how we work; it is reshaping hiring and talent management. Organisations are beginning to prioritise AI skills over traditional experience, recognising that AI-literate professionals bring a competitive advantage. We are on the cusp of a new era – one defined by AI and its rapidly evolving capabilities. AI is no longer a distant, futuristic technology, but an integral part of our daily lives. From chatbots that assist with customer service to AI-powered marketing campaigns and automated legal research, AI has seamlessly woven itself into the fabric of our work and personal lives. Most of us think of AI as ChatGPT, but there is a whole world much beyond it. In fact, ChatGPT, at last count in March 2025, had ten different models and sub-models in its dropdown options. There are new product and feature releases by OpenAI almost on a weekly basis. The stunning Image feature released on March 2025 produces realistic images, which seem to be designed by expert graphic designers. The images, especially those that looked like the ones designed by Studio Ghibli, attracted millions of users, leading to appeals by Sam Altman to slow down since the OpenAI 'GPUS were melting'!2 Beyond ChatGPT are several foundation models from Google, Anthropic, X, Mistral, DeepSeek and many others. Then there are the hundreds and thousands of applications being built on top of these models. But the impact of AI and GenAI go beyond just helping us summarise documents, write poems or design recipes and ad copies. AI and GenAI both promise and threaten to impact jobs, work, society, geopolitics and even humanity. As we wrote earlier, Gartner was prescient when it said that 'AI is not just a trend or technology, but a fundamental shift in how humans and machines interact.' The metatrends of AI described below will hopefully lift you above the noise and speculation to help you understand why AI is the fundamental technology of our time and will impact the very foundational principles of humanity. English is the new coding As Gen X was growing up, especially in countries like India, we were told that learning English was the passport to success. We did that faithfully and were arguably successful in our careers and businesses. Our children, in turn, are told that learning how to code is the passport to success, thus coding has become the new English, leading to 10-year-olds being dragged to code camps to learn Python and JavaScript. With GenAI, this changes: every time we write an English prompt for ChatGPT or any of its ilk, we are actually 'coding', i.e. giving it a set of instructions to perform some task for us, whether a summarisation or a video creation or writing up an article. Except, now we're doing it in our natural human language, rather than the language of the machine. This is a very profound development, as it has the potential to democratize coding with, potentially, every educated person on earth being able to write code in their own natural language. Microsoft's Satya Nadella mused that instead of learning the machine's language, machines would have to learn ours; Jensen Huang of Nvidia was of the same opinion, saying that the true potential of AI is that none of us would have to learn how to code. Thus English, or any other natural language, becomes the new coding. AI is the new UI AI becomes the new user interface (UI). Bill Gates presciently wrote in November 2023: '… you won't have to use different apps for different tasks. You'll simply tell your device, in everyday language, what you want to do.' UI has defined how humans and machines have interacted with each other, evolving from the difficult UIs of machine language and DOS to GUI (Graphical User Interface), search bars, browsers and apps. Simpler and friendlier UI led to a faster, intuitive and more productive interaction with a machine. The AI-driven fundamental shift will lead to voice UI, as the spoken word becomes the new way to interact with machines, similar to interactions with other humans. We will chat with ChatGPT or Gemini to work with them on our day-to-day tasks. Our devices will morph with voice becoming the primary interface, rather than a large screen. The first proto devices are already out, even if not tremendously successful yet, like the Rabbit R1 and the AI Pin. But all in all, an AI assistant is fast becoming the new UI. AI and humans are the new creators GenAI is a cognitive technology, and can perform creative tasks like writing articles and poetry, as well as creating art. This has left many human creators deeply worried about their jobs and vocations, as creativity was supposed to be a uniquely human skill. We believe, however, that GenAI will boost human creativity. Take OpenAI's Sora, for instance: When Sam Altman had teased it to us in 2024, he had invited creative prompts on X to instantly generate videos with the same. Indian entrepreneur Kunal Shah famously gave 'A bicycle race on ocean with different animals as athletes riding the bicycles with drone camera view' and Sora produced a spectacularly creative video. However, it was not Sora, which was being creative but Kunal, who would not have imagined a creation like this, unless he had a tool like Sora or Veo or Kling to manifest his innate human creativity. Thus, I believe, that the combination of humans and AI will give rise to a new era of creativity. AI creates a new customer The Industrial Revolution brought with it the transactional industrial customer who rarely used technology, and the internet brought the digital comparison-driven social customer who searched and clicked her way through brands. A new kind of customer will emerge in this age of AI – someone who lives in the era of infinite hyperpersonalised choice, has immersive and conversational interaction with brands, uses AI that anticipates her needs, helping her build a brand relationship that is collaborative rather than functional or emotional. This will mean a gut-wrenching change in business and marketing, as industries race to adjust to this new reality. Agents are the new platform If 2023 was the year when ChatGPT reigned, and 2024 was when a thousand LLMs bloomed, 2025 will be the year of AI agents Bill Gates blogged about in 2023 with keen foresight: 'In the next five years … you'll simply tell your device, in everyday language, what you want to do … and software will be able to respond personally because it will have a rich understanding of your life. This type of software – something that responds to natural language and can accomplish many different tasks based on its knowledge of the user – is called an agent.' So, if you plan a vacation today, it means several hours spent tapping across multiple apps before you book a satisfactory itinerary. However, a future booking agent could select a hotel and airline based on your past preferences and pricing, design a daily itinerary based on your known interests and then proceed to book flights and restaurants, after you have given permission and the agency to do so. Sarah Hinkfuss of Bain Capital described this well: 'We are used to 'pulling' information from computers, (AI agents will) 'push' finished work to us instead'. Hundreds of startups have heard his clarion call to build agents on top of the LLMs that Big Tech is rolling out – Microsoft with CoPilot Wave 2, Google with Gemini 2, Salesforce with AgentForce and so on. Minday scours the Internet and mines your preferences to find the best restaurant around you, while Relevance AI automates prospect meetings for harried sales reps. The CEO of the fintech firm Klarna announced that customer service agents built on OpenAI platforms have 'replaced' 700 human agents. It is pertinent to note that no employees were replaced here; but new contact centre roles were taken by AI agents, though under supervision by human beings.
Hindustan Times
an hour ago
- Hindustan Times
Apple set to launch over 15 new devices in 2025: iPhone 17 series, M5 Macs, AirPods and more
Apple is preparing for one of its busiest fall seasons yet, with reports suggesting the company will release more than 15 new products by the end of 2025. From updates to its flagship iPhone lineup to new Mac computers and smart home devices, Apple's product announcements this year will cover a wide range of categories. Here's a detailed look at what to expect from Apple in the coming months. Apple is planning a major product launch this fall with over 15 new devices across multiple product lines.(Getty Images via AFP) iPhone 17 Series Apple is set to shake up its iPhone lineup with the launch of the iPhone 17 series. The traditional iPhone 17 Plus may be replaced by a new model called the iPhone 17 Air, which will focus on a thinner design and a simplified single-camera system. The top-tier Pro Max model is likely to be rebranded as the iPhone 17 Ultra, which is expected to offer improvements in camera capabilities, battery life, and overall performance. Also read: iPhone 17 Air likely to come with optional accessories for lasting battery life- Details New Macs and iPads Powered by M5 Chip This year will also see the introduction of Apple devices powered by the next-generation M5 chip. The MacBook Pro is expected to be the first to receive the M5 processor, with Pro and Max versions available. The MacBook Air with M5 may arrive next year. iPads will also get an upgrade, with the M5 iPad Pro potentially including Apple's own C1 modem. Additionally, the Mac Pro could debut with an M3 Ultra chip. Also read: iPhone 17 Pro may not come with anti-reflective display coating as Samsung- Details Apple Watch and AirPods Upgrades This year, Apple's wearable products are also getting a notable update. The Apple Watch Ultra 3 is expected to support 5G RedCap, add hypertension sensors, and include new satellite features. The Apple Watch Series 11 will maintain its current design but add a high blood pressure detection feature. The Apple Watch SE 3 is likely to feature an updated S-class chip for better performance. Additionally, the AirPods Pro 3 may launch with improved noise cancellation and a new H3 chip, though their release could extend into early 2026. Smart Home Devices on the Horizon Apple is expanding its smart home product lineup with a new HomePod that will serve as a control hub running on a new home operating system. The HomePod mini 2 will get an updated Wi-Fi modem. Apple is also expected to refresh the Apple TV 4K, potentially adding new smart features under the Apple Intelligence banner. Also read: Spotify's algorithms help alleged AI band go viral, raising questions about music's future Other Expected Launches Apple may also release an improved AirTag 2 with better tracking accuracy and enhanced privacy. On the other hand, the MiniLED technology is rumoured to feature in the second generation of the Studio Display. There's also talk of a Vision Pro device powered by the M5 chip, which could arrive by late 2025 or early 2026. Another possible release is the Pro Display XDR 2, which may come out alongside the new Mac Pro.
Time of India
an hour ago
- Time of India
How Jensen Huang's NVIDIA, who started with video game chips, became the world's most valuable firm, bigger than UK's GDP
Nvidia , run by Jensen Huang, has become the world's most valuable company, its market capitalisation hitting $3.9 trillion. The Santa Clara-based chip designer's value now sits above the GDPs of India and Germany, both hovering near $4.19 trillion, and is closing fast on Japan's economy. Only the US and China remain ahead. Shares rose 2.1% to $159.34 at close on Thursday, lifting Nvidia above Apple's record high market cap of $3.915 trillion, which Apple reached on 26 December 2024. Microsoft holds the second spot with $3.7 trillion, while Apple has slipped to third at $3.19 trillion. Nvidia's gigantic rise in comparison Nvidia's massive rise invites comparisons with entire countries. But there's a catch. A company's market value reflects how much investors believe it can earn in future, while a nation's GDP measures the total value of all goods and services produced in a year. India's GDP, for example, covers the output of about 1.5 billion people working in farms, factories, IT services, shops and offices. Nvidia's valuation, in contrast, hinges on just 30,000 employees building high-value, cutting-edge technology for artificial intelligence. Yet the symbolism matters. A company built to make video game cards now outvalues the economic output of countries with massive populations and diverse industries. Live Events Top 10 economies in 2025 Here's how Nvidia's $3.92 trillion value compares with the world's largest national economies by GDP (nominal), according to IMF and Forbes India data from mid‑2025 Rank Country GDP (USD trillion) 1 United States 30.51 2 China 19.23 3 Germany 4.74 4 India 4.19 5 Japan 4.19 6 United Kingdom 3.84 7 France 3.21 8 Italy 2.42 9 Canada 2.23 10 Brazil 2.13 India recently overtook the UK to claim fourth place, and is set to surpass Japan by fiscal year-end. How Nvidia built from gaming to global AI backbone Founded in 1993, Nvidia carved its niche by developing high-end graphics cards for video games. Those same graphics processing units (GPUs) later turned out to be perfect for complex AI workloads. Its pivot to chips that drive artificial intelligence training has fuelled staggering growth. Back in 2021, Nvidia's market value was $500 billion — about an eighth of what it is now. In just four years, it has leapfrogged entire industries and regions. Data from LSEG highlights that Nvidia's market cap now eclipses the combined worth of all publicly listed companies in Canada and Mexico, as well as the full UK stock market, as reported by Reuters. This scale is striking for a company that employs only about 30,000 people. Big tech's bet keeps Nvidia at the top The world's tech giants are competing against each other to get the AI crown. The race among Microsoft, Meta Platforms , Alphabet and Tesla to build AI data centers and dominate the emerging technology has fueled insatiable demand for Nvidia's high-end processors. Microsoft alone invested billions in OpenAI, the developer of ChatGPT, and pumped fresh capital into UAE's AI firm G42. Tesla, meanwhile, relies on AI models to develop its autonomous driving features. All these systems depend on Nvidia's chips. As Reuters noted, 'Nvidia's newest chips have been instrumental in training the largest AI models, driving an insatiable demand for its products.' A broader AI arms race Nvidia's rise is part of a larger reshuffle in the tech hierarchy. Companies that control the AI pipeline — from chips to data centres — are now the biggest spenders and earners. Competitors like Taiwan's TSMC and America's Broadcom are also expanding rapidly. TSMC recently secured billions in US funding to build new chip plants under the CHIPS Act, aiming to ensure America's lead in semiconductor production. Meanwhile, Google's parent Alphabet unveiled its new quantum computing chip, Willow, to correct errors in real-time — a move that could challenge Nvidia's dominance in some advanced workloads. Meta Platforms, too, has poured billions into the AI start-up Scale AI, signalling more competition ahead. Tariff jitters and a swift rebound Not everything has gone Nvidia's way. This April, Wall Street took a hit when US President Donald Trump announced sweeping global tariffs. On 4 April, Nvidia's share price sank to its lowest close in months, fuelling fears about supply chain costs and trade wars. But optimism returned just as fast. Shares have rebounded by more than 68% since that low point, boosted by expectations that fresh trade deals will help offset the tariffs. This comeback is sharper than many analysts predicted. Even after such a dramatic rise, Nvidia's shares trade at about 32 times projected earnings for the next year — below its five-year average of 41. Analysts see this as proof that investors expect profits to keep climbing. As AI models grow bigger and more advanced, they need more computing power — and for now, Nvidia's chips remain the gold standard. From consumer AI assistants to self-driving cars and quantum research, Nvidia's technology sits at the heart of it all. For Wall Street, that promise is enough to stake trillions. For Nvidia, the next leap could well be to cement itself as the biggest company the world has ever seen. The company that once powered video games now powers the race for the future.
