Future-Proof: Building Careers in the Age of AI | Prof. Rahul Johari | TEDxGGSIPU EDC

For generations, the question was simple: What do you want to become when you grow up? But in a world increasingly shaped by artificial intelligence, that question may no longer have the same answers. In this thought-provoking talk, Prof. Rahul Johari explores how AI is transforming the world of work and what it means for the careers of tomorrow. Drawing on his extensive experience in technology, research, education, and innovation, he examines how automation is changing not only the jobs we do, but also the skills, roles, and opportunities that will define the future. Rather than viewing AI simply as a force that replaces human workers, Prof. Johari invites us to see it as a catalyst for redefining what humans are uniquely capable of. As machines become better at computation, prediction, and repetitive tasks, qualities such as creativity, critical thinking, adaptability, collaboration, and problem-solving may become more valuable than ever. The talk challenges students, educators, and professionals to move beyond the fear of being replaced and focus on the more important question: How do we become the people who can thrive alongside intelligent machines? Because the future of jobs may not belong to humans or AI. It may belong to those who learn how to work with both. Prof. Rahul Johari is a distinguished academician at the University School of Automation and Robotics, GGSIPU, Delhi. A dual expert with a PhD and PostDoctoral research background, he currently serves as the Program Coordinator for IIoT and Associate Director (EDC). He is the founder of SWINGER (Security, Wireless, IoT Network Group of Engineering and Research), a specialized group focused on advancing technical frontiers. Recognized globally, he was an ACM Eminent Speaker and received the "Outstanding Researcher Award" (2023-2024). Ranked 24th in India for Computer Science Research (AD Scientific Index 2024), he has delivered 200+ invited talks at prestigious institutions like Cambridge and NTU. A prolific mentor and inventor, he holds multiple patents and has supervised numerous PhD and M.Tech scholars. This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at https://www.ted.com/tedx