The first time I became familiar with Artificial Intelligence (AI), I never imagined that it would one day become a tool that would help me with my learning and everyday life. My name is Emranullah Habibi, and I study computer science. My interest in technology began during my school years, when I became curious about how computers and technology could make difficult or time-consuming tasks easier for people. This curiosity gradually led me to the wider world of technology and, eventually, to AI.
I first became familiar with AI mainly through the internet and social media. I watched videos and read posts about ChatGPT and new AI tools. I was amazed that a computer system could communicate with people, answer questions, write text, translate, and help with learning different subjects. At first, this technology seemed like something new and interesting—something I could ask questions and get answers from. But I decided not to just watch this change happen. I wanted to experience it for myself.
My first uses of AI were very simple. I used ChatGPT to translate English texts, learn grammar, find information about different topics, and ask everyday questions. But the more I used it, the more I realized that AI is much more than a tool for answering simple questions. It can be used for learning, research, planning, generating ideas, writing, summarizing texts, and even programming. This experience changed my view of AI from an interesting technology to a powerful tool for learning and personal development.
One of the most important things I have learned is that using AI properly is a skill in itself. At first, I simply asked questions and waited for answers. But over time, I realized that the quality of an answer depends largely on the quality of the question. Now, when I want to learn about a topic, I ask AI to explain it based on my level of knowledge, give me examples, point out the important information, and create exercises for me. This change may seem simple, but for me, it has been an important change in the way I learn.
As a computer science student, AI is very useful for learning programming and computer-related concepts. When I do not understand part of a code, I can ask AI to explain it line by line or check it for possible errors. I also use AI to learn English, from translating and correcting sentences to learning vocabulary and grammar and practicing conversation. It can also be a useful assistant when I am doing research, preparing class presentations, finding ideas, or planning my studies.
But perhaps the most important change AI has brought to my life is that it has made knowledge easier to access. Sometimes I do not understand a topic or do not know where to start learning about it. AI can be a good starting point for me. It can explain a complex topic in simple language, give examples, and provide a clear learning path. This ability is very important for students because learning is no longer limited to classroom time or the limited resources available to us. By asking the right questions, people can personalize their learning path.
Along with these opportunities, using AI also comes with an important responsibility: we should not accept every answer without checking it. Over time, I have realized that AI is not always correct and may sometimes provide inaccurate or incomplete information. Therefore, I do not see AI as a replacement for my own thinking and research. Instead, I see it as an assistant. This difference is very important to me. The goal is not for machines to think instead of people; the goal is for people to use machines to think better, faster, and more deeply.
That is why my message to youth who are just becoming familiar with AI is: do not be afraid of it, but do not become dependent on it either. Start with simple tasks, ask questions, try it out, and gradually learn how to use these tools effectively.
I believe AI can be an important opportunity for the young generation in Afghanistan—an opportunity to learn new skills, gain easier access to knowledge, improve their knowledge, learn programming, create content, and even create job and business opportunities.
The future does not belong to those who merely know how to use AI tools, but to those who learn to think better, learn better, and work better alongside this technology. For me, my familiarity with AI began with a simple curiosity that turned into a path to learning and looking at the future in a different way.
Reporter: Mohammad Amin Habibi Tabar
