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There has been a lot of buzz about "AI taking away professional jobs" including that of lawyers and doctors. So, I decided to sit down to see for myself. This is not a doomsday post about AI taking away legal jobs, but rather how the tools are already helping litigants like me stay abreast of the process, arguments, counter-arguments. But also the limitations of these tools. AI isn't replacing lawyers—it's empowering everyday litigants like me to better understand and navigate complex cases. In my ongoing battle against bureaucratic delays in a land title update with Bengaluru's Revenue Department and BDA, AI tools have proven invaluable for anticipating arguments and finding precedents. My Legal Battle Background For over six years, I've fought local officials in Karnataka High Court over a stalled land title update after refusing bribes. Despite repeated favorable judgments, they drag their feet with excuses, forcing multiple filings. Key pending petitions i...

Recently, Mustafa Suleyman , the CEO of Microsoft AI , sat down for an in-depth conversation about the trajectory of artificial intelligence, the future of workplaces, and how society should prepare for the rapid changes ahead. 🧠 A “Humanist” Approach to AI Suleyman described Microsoft’s philosophy on AI as “humanist” — meaning that new AI systems should be developed to augment human capabilities rather than replace them outright . The central theme of the talk highlighted the importance of aligning advanced technology with human needs and ethical values. He emphasized that AI should not just automate tasks, but enhance human creativity, judgment, and collaboration , allowing people to focus on areas where human insight matters most. ⚙️ The Speed of AI Progress One of the most eye-catching points in the interview was Suleyman’s projection about how quickly AI might reshape the world of work: Most white-collar jobs — including roles in law, accounting, marketing, and software e...

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Matt Shumer warns that AI is reshaping industries like law, finance, and customer service, urging professionals to adapt quickly to stay relevant. Artificial intelligence could eliminate up to half of all entry-level white-collar jobs within the next five years, according to tech entrepreneur Matt Shumer, who says the shift is unfolding faster than most people realise. Shumer, founder and CEO of AI firm  OthersideAI (HyperWrite),  made the remarks in a widely shared essay titled  Something Big Is Happening.  In it, he compared the current AI moment to early 2020, just before the Covid-19 pandemic disrupted economies and daily life across the world. "I think we're in the 'this seems overblown' phase of something much, much bigger than Covid," he wrote. Describing changes within his own company, Shumer said AI systems are now capable of performing complex technical tasks that previously required human teams. "I describe what I want built, in plain English, and ...

 From chaos to calm: Inside Tirumala's AI command centre Securing a darshan ticket is considered a prized spiritual opportunity. Yet until recently, the experience was often defined by long queues, fatigue, and the ever- present risk of overcrowding. Two weeks ago, a jeep driver harassed a pilgrim from Uttar Pradesh on the winding climb to Tirumala’s hilltop shrine in Andhra Pradesh. The devotee, shaken but determined, reached the shrine and filed a police complaint with just the last four digits of the vehicle’s number plate. Amid thousands of cars going to the temple, authorities traced the driver and vehicle in under 45 minutes. Justice was served swiftly and silently, thanks to a new initiative that watches over every corner of the sacred hill. The Tirumala’s Sri Venkateswara Temple, one of the richest and most revered Hindu shrines in the world, draws 70,000-80,000 pilgrims every day, with numbers often crossing 1 lakh on festivals and special days. Securing a darshan ticket i...