Albert Naa, a tech expert and founder of Norgence IT Academy, has emphasized that Artificial Intelligence (AI) is still in its early stages of transforming industries. While AI may take over certain job functions, he believes it presents significant opportunities for personal and professional growth.
During an interview on A1 Radio, Mr. Naa discussed the role of AI in shaping the future of work and education. He urged people not to fear AI but to embrace it, as it is set to take over repetitive and mundane tasks, allowing workers to focus on the more human aspects of their jobs. He argued that this shift would enhance productivity, as AI will handle specific portions of work, enabling individuals to excel in areas requiring critical thinking and creativity. Rather than making workers lazy, he asserted that AI will improve efficiency and ultimately contribute to career development.
“The reason I said you shouldn’t be afraid that AI is coming for your job is that AI is going to take a lot of the heavy load off your shoulders so you can concentrate on the human aspect of the job and leave the rudimentary tasks to the machine because the machine does it better,” he explained. “Let’s stop the argument about AI making people lazy and instead focus on how we can incorporate AI into our daily lives, businesses, and everything else—because, at the end of the day, productivity is the key word.”
On the topic of education, Mr. Naa urged parents and teachers to prioritize teaching children the why behind AI usage, rather than just focusing on the mechanics of tasks. He stressed the importance of understanding the purpose behind learning and how it will benefit students in the long run.
“Parents and teachers should make it a priority to ensure that students understand what they are doing and why. The why is the most important thing,” he said.
He also cautioned against allowing young students to rely on AI for homework and research, warning that such habits could hinder their ability to conduct independent research in the future—a crucial skill for academic success.
“We should not let children come home and use our phones to do their homework because the math and other subjects they are learning at their level are not too complex for them to handle on their own,” he explained. “If we allow children to always get answers quickly without effort, researching in the future will become difficult for them. And you know—education without research is nothing. You can’t excel,” he added.
While acknowledging the benefits of AI in education, Mr. Naa suggested that its integration into the curriculum should be gradual. He believes that Senior High School (SHS) students are more prepared to balance traditional learning with AI, as they are at a stage where they can better understand its implications and potential.
Source: A1Radioonline.com|101.1Mhz|Gifty Eyram Kudiabor|Bolgatanga
