Imagine this is 2007 and we are watching “Taare Zameen Par” with Ishaan Awasthi crying for not being understood enough. This Bollywood blockbuster touched our hearts with its iconic songs and themes and taught us a lesson: “Every child is special.” Now let’s change the script a little and imagine Ishaan Awasthi asking ChatGPT should I choose a career in art or academia. Funny enough! Maybe this Ishaan lives in today’s world. Students have become accustomed to AI robots, which they consider to be their allies. From solving assignments to asking questions about career choices, it’s a part of every life decision. But this may backfire on you. From medical issues to careers, “Hey GPT tell me…” has become the new normal today. This is why you should never ask a bot these questions.
“Should I choose science, business or humanities?”
Your information flow shapes the opportunities that become available later, but you shouldn’t select it just because the AI says it has “better scope.”Your process shapes the opportunities that become available later. However, it shouldn’t be selected because the AI says it has “better range”. It can help you research and find out career options and salaries related to a field. But look at Ishaan Awasthi and imagine if ChatGPT could analyze his interests and where his heart lies.Chatbots can’t tell which subjects excite you, where your strengths lie, or what kind of learner you are. Selection streams should be based on self-awareness, not AI-generated rankings.
“Should I prepare for a government job or a job in the corporate world?”
Both paths require very different personalities. It takes years of preparation for a person to appear for the highly competitive exam. The other typically rewards adaptability, networking, and ongoing skill development.Suppose you are an IAS aspirant who has failed many times. Searching for this question on GPT gives you a lot of options. The key point to understand here is that GPT is based on algorithms and hints, it cannot analyze your hard work, or your future goals. What exactly makes you feel good about yourself? How do you want to live your life? ChatGPT cannot adequately measure your patience, resilience, or career ambition to make this decision.
“Should I become a software engineer because AI is taking over?”
Many students are choosing or avoiding technology careers because of artificial intelligence. It is paradoxical to ask a robot whether he should continue in these careers. However, you need to understand that ChatGPT cannot accurately predict what the job market will look like five or ten years from now. Don’t choose or reject a career based solely on today’s AI trends.
“Should I prepare for JEE, NEET or CLAT?”
These entrance exams require years of intensive preparation. Choosing one just because ChatGPT says it matches your interests may lead to regrets later on.Teachers, mentors, and career counselors who understand your academic strengths can provide better guidance. AI can explain syllabuses and earning potential, but it can’t tell whether you enjoy arguing cases in court or analyzing financial statements.You can only discover this by exploring.
“Should I turn my hobby into a career?”
Being good at something doesn’t always mean you’ll enjoy it professionally. AI can give you answers based on your prompts. But the reality is often very different. You need to ask these questions to people who have been in the profession for a long time.