AI Not a Threat But Advantage for Human Potential, Say Experts at GITAM Event
Industry experts have declared that artificial intelligence (AI) is not a threat to human potential but rather a powerful advantage for the current generation. This key message emerged during the GITAM HR Interaction & Value Exchange (GiHIVE-2026), organized by the career guidance centre of GITAM University in Visakhapatnam.
Human Capabilities Remain Irreplaceable
The speakers at the event observed that while AI is rapidly transforming the nature of entry-level jobs, essential human capabilities such as critical thinking, creativity, ethical judgment, and continuous learning remain irreplaceable. They advised students to cultivate a multidisciplinary outlook to stay relevant in the evolving AI-driven employment landscape.
The panel discussions at GiHIVE-2026 focused on several crucial themes, including AI in global hiring practices, the development of new competencies, AI's specific impact on entry-level roles, and the future evolution of job profiles in various industries.
National Education Policy 2020 Provides Advantage
GITAM Pro Vice-Chancellor Professor Y. Gouthama Rao highlighted that the National Education Policy 2020 offers a significant advantage to today's students by enabling them to acquire diverse skills beyond their chosen core disciplines. He urged students to embrace lifelong learning, emphasizing that the high-speed AI era demands a continuously upskilled workforce capable of adapting to technological changes.
HR Leaders Share Practical Insights
Human resources leaders from leading organizations provided practical insights during the event. The distinguished panel included:
- Ashok Ranjith, HR Principal Director at LTI Mindtree
- Shantha Maheswari, Executive Director (Global Business Technology) at EY
- Rajat Sharma, Senior Vice-President (HR) at Pyramid Consulting
- Dr. Arun Kumar Singh, Founder of Adheeq SciTech
- Jackson Johnson, Talent Acquisition Head at Silicon Labs
These industry leaders assured students that organizations will continue to rely on human judgment in critical decision-making processes. However, they stressed that fresh graduates must acquire working knowledge of AI tools and technologies to operate effectively in modern workplaces.
Changing Recruitment Priorities
The experts highlighted that during fresher recruitment, companies are increasingly prioritizing specific attributes over merely high CGPA scores. These include:
- Practical skills relevant to industry needs
- Strong analytical abilities
- Effective communication proficiency
- Solid ethical values
- Innovative thinking and problem-solving capabilities
Additionally, the leaders noted that meaningful and responsible engagement on professional and subject-focused social media platforms can significantly enhance a candidate's visibility to recruiters seeking talent in specialized fields.
Event Coordination and Participation
The GiHIVE-2026 event was coordinated by Career Guidance Centre directors Dr. Rojeena Mathew, Dr. Edwin Anthony, and Umadevi. The program witnessed active participation from students, faculty members, and numerous industry representatives, creating a vibrant exchange of ideas about the future of work in an AI-enhanced world.
The consensus from the event was clear: rather than fearing AI as a replacement for human workers, students should view it as a tool that amplifies human potential when combined with uniquely human qualities and continuous skill development.
