The era of the digital revolution is known for its random connectivity. In this era, it is very easy to get connected to anyone in the world. You just have to use a mobile phone and you can call, message, and video call anyone in the world. Transfer of money and banking is at its apex in terms of convenience than at any time in history. In this era of digital empowerment, the question is how significantly have these devices affected us? How have generations changed because of these devices? What are the significant ramifications for the same? The security issues and threats with increasing usage of digital empowerment the matters of equal concern. The increasing diversity here is also a matter of interest. Thus this blog shall deal with the fundamentals of digital empowerment and suggest suitable programmes to make your life easier. 

Digital empowerment: A change  

Mobile in your hand nowadays means a lot. It means medical facilities, insurance, education, and emergency services are now in your pocket. It used to be a tradition to stand hours in line to see one’s result until it got digitalized. The data entries are now digital. Digi locker is now carrying all your necessary documents. In this era, if you don’t know the basics of computers, then you can’t be competitive at all. This change is evidence of a revolution that took place. Our country is now digitally empowered and is contributing to making the earth into a global village.  

This change is the result of a series of technological productions that took place in India. Moving from phones with keys to smartphones is something that makes GEN Z Unique. Gen Z is now engaged with such devices that have become a significantly important part of their life. Data suggests that the total population that uses Facebook is 2.9 billion. The population using Instagram is 2 billion. 800 million are Snapchat users. The average time spent on screen is on an average is 7 hours. The population here is even more than the population of some nations. The attention that they get from these populations has provided them with phenomenal monetary gain. This has made these companies dealing with digital technology more powerful authorities in the world. 

How is it a “ Do dhari talwar”?  

“ Do dhari talwar” refers to a sword that is enshrined on both sides. It means digital technologies have both kinds of capacities. On one hand, it is one of the reasons for a safe environment. On the other hand, it has certain threats which are dangerous to our society. For instance:- The technological revolution has  a lot of benefits, some broader aspects are:- 

1. You can get any emergency services on you hands 
2. Millions of startups are completely dependent on digital platforms 
3. Education and health have significant contributions of Digital platforms. 
4. Agriculture is also now digitalized with a lot of digital initiatives. 
5. Millions of jobs depend on this digital world 
6. Crypto currency completely depends on a digital ledger. 

However, it has certain ramifications which we can’t ignore. Such as:- 

1. Online bullying and trolling are now a significant topic of discussion 
2. The monetary loss because of fraud nowadays is very common to see. 
3. Child abuse and illegal trading is also supported through a digital platform 
4. The addiction to social media is creating another level of psychological problems. 

Thus this was just a glimpse of two sides of this digital world. The most viable argument which is provided here is that it is just a tool. Just like a knife, where you can use it to chop the vegetables or to harm yourself. The need is just the care and awareness. Thus it is high time that we make the grassroots of society aware of the efficient use of Digital technology. 

Digital Tools You Must Know! 

1. Digi locker:-

You can download any officially issued document such as a 10th mark sheet, driving licence etc. It is also a shred of valid and acceptable evidence nowadays. This will also provide you with some cloud space to store your required external documents. 

1. Google Analytics:

It provides the analysis of web traffic and also analyzes your content accordingly 

2. WordPress:-

A famous tool which you can youse to make your blogging website. 

3. Microsoft Clipchamp:-

It will provide you to edit your videos with advanced tools 

4. Microsoft list:-

Helps to maintain the database of the employees in any organization. 

Thus in a nutshell we must conclude that Digital empowerment is a revolution in today’s era. Gone are the days when you need to step outside for your essentials. With this revolution, everything will be at your doorstep. 

 References

Images* freepik images

https://www.education.gov.in/nep/digital-empowerment-online-education

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Artificial intelligence tools are something proliferating in workplaces. They have nearly substituted many tasks that require a lot of manpower and emerge to get completed. They range from coding, content writing, and making charts to understanding a difficult concept or solving a mathematical problem. Artificial intelligence has taken over the command to teach and help us in these arenas.  

Recently Chat GPT has allowed the limited usage of the 4.0 version which contains a glimpse of a diversity of Artificial intelligence tools that we can use that are specialised for special tasks. Such tools can save time and energy and allow a smooth functioning of our functions. However, every revolution has its shortcomings and limitations. Thus, these tools also have certain ramifications that need to be highlighted to have an informed and efficient usage of AI tools. 

Whimsical diagrams 

Every student needs some assistance in the form of mind maps to memorise any concept or to store it for further revision. Making mind maps is indeed a time-consuming task. However, using this AI tool you can make 100 mind maps daily just by providing the concepts to it. Thus, making it easier for you to learn and memorise. It will also save you time as now you need not make detailed mind maps by yourself. Its mind maps are in a way that no stone remains unturned 

Code GPT  

Are you a programmer looking for AI tools through which you can make efficient programs in a limited time? Then this AI tool is for you to code and make the required programs for yourself. This is something revolutionary in the field of coding and programming as the need for human power here tends to depreciate after the entrance of such AI tools in the market. 

Scholar AI 

Do you browse research articles on Google for hours? This time can be saved using scholar AI as this tool will provide you with enhanced research articles as per your requirements. The only thing that you need to do is just type the correct prompt there to clarify your requirements. Thus, be smart here to save your time and energy 

AI humanizer 

Sometimes you lack time to meet the deadline, but you need well-researched content without AI intervention. Then AI humanizer by charlieaiolutions which is linked with chat gpt is something you can use. It will substitute the AI generated content with humanized content. Thus, helping you to make humanized content in no time.  

Slide Maker 

Want to have impactful slides in your ppt based on the content you want to put in? You can use Slide Maker by aidocmaker.com which is also connected with chat gpt presently. Providing you the best slide options with the congruency you want to make an impactful presentation 

Universal Primer 

An AI tool that can act as your teacher. Textbooks sometimes tend to provide some complex concepts that are very difficult to understand. This tool will help you to understand any difficult concept in very simple language using imagery, Examples, demonstrations so that it gets easier for you to understand it. It was developed by Siqi Chen and is also connected with GPT but you can google it too. 

Rizz GPT 

Are you dating someone but lacking words to express your emotions? This AI tool is specially designed for this purpose to make your dating experience impactful. Although I know it is not confined to students but seems apparent thus mentioned.  

Summarizer  

Summarizer by frames is an AI tool that can help you to get a summary of any book that you want to read. Similar YouTube videos are also available here to get the summary of. Thus, it can save time when you need to see a video or read a book but lack time. 

Therapist. Psychologist CBT  

Are you mentally unwell and require non-medical assistance to deal with anxiety and stress? It is very difficult for you to get to a psychologist. But you can get assistance from this AI tool created by AI research, which can guide you to deal with your mental health issues. 

Video generator 

This AI tool created by Shihaho Zhang tends to create videos with the prompts that you provide. Thus, if you want to demonstrate any science experiment or want to demonstrate a phenomenon through visual format it is something viable 

CV Writer 

Want to have a professional CV? You can use this AI tool by Celberg that will help you build a professional CV according to the job role you are trying to fill. This will help you to include all the necessary details which you must include into your CV 

Thus, in a nutshell, we can conclude that it is an era of Artificial intelligence. These are just a glimpse of tools that we can use. There are as many tools available as many as requirements are there. If you want to have your ‘kundli’ AI can make it. It can take care of your mental health, can do your assignments for you, and can make your PPT without any plagiarism thus making a smooth pathway for us to make a productive task.  

 References 

List of GPTs from chat gpt, freepik images ( The blog has not been promoted)

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A Forbes analysis noted that essays produced by AI, like other AI-generated content, exhibit certain recurring patterns that hint at their machine origins. Typical examples recognized include phrases such as “aligning seamlessly with my aspirations” and “stemming from a deep-seated passion”. Moreover, words like “tapestry” also raise suspicions of automated involvement.

Tapestries were once the fruit of laborious skill, with each thread being proof of the artistry of the hand that wove it, with the bright hues conveying a story that was rich in meaning. Yet in this modern age, algorithms toil incessantly to produce paragraphs with sophisticated vocabulary that often repeats in a monotonous pattern. AI-generated texts may have the vocabulary of a thesaurus on steroids, but people tend to forget that creativity is more than just fancy words. Tapestry, the once-majestic word, now suffers the unfortunate fate of being tarnished by the mind-numbing repetitive tendencies of AI.

Though the modern ‘tapestries’ may be produced faster, they lack the artistry and imagination. They pale in comparison to their original counterparts.  

So, no, I will not be ‘crafting’ an article that will ‘delve’ into the ‘realm’ of AI tools and how they can ‘elevate’ communication standards. This article will emphasize how writing one’s own essay has become a thing of the past.

AI TOOLS

Websites promising to produce essays for students are experiencing a recent surge, alleviating academic loads. The issue here lies in how these tools encourage the passive consumption of content rather than the active creation. These platforms offer tailored works on a silver platter, seemingly fulfilling every demand. Despite being mostly free, the real cost to students lies in their diminishing imagination and inability to construct even the simplest of sentences. Today, a student may seamlessly use ‘seamlessly’ in their essay, but ask them about the difference between ‘seamless’ and ‘seamstress,’ and suddenly, the threads of confusion start to show.

When creativity is reduced to algorithms, human imagination becomes confined within the limited parameters of artificial intelligence. While proficient in generating text, these tools struggle to capture the depth of human expression. Human imagination thrives on ambiguity, contradiction, and paradox—qualities that are challenging for AI to comprehend, let alone replicate. Moreover, context, culture, and personal experience are inherently human factors. AI may analyze vast amounts of data, but it lacks the experience and empathy, that enable humans to understand the world. 

Also, text generation tools use existing sets of information to create content. These sets originate from sources that widely accept ideas and thoughts, thereby reflecting their perspective in the produced content, leading to bias where alternative or under-represented perspectives might be disregarded. This lack of diversity can lead to a narrowing of discussion and prevent unconventional or minority views.

PSYCHOLOGICAL EFFECT ON WRITERS’ MIND

Though AI tools offer an endless fountain of ideas, they also present a threat to a writer’s sense of agency and autonomy. Relying on this overly opinionated co-author for creative input can engender a reliance that undermines the writer’s self-esteem and self-confidence. The constant temptation to rely on AI for solutions may erode the writer’s ownership of their work.

For centuries, writers have refined their craft through a deeply personal journey of discovery and expression. The introduction of AI into this domain, however, raises questions regarding authorship. Writers grappling with the notion of being superseded by machines may wrestle with existential angst. The worry that their unique voice could be deprived amidst a deluge of algorithmically-generated content can dampen innovation and authenticity.

COMMODIFICATION OF LANGUAGE

AI has now hijacked language that was once used by poets and writers, stripped it of its soul and turned it into a profit-driven commodity. Cold and calculated algorithms are replacing the warmth and passion that once nourished language, reducing it to a tool for monetization rather than a form of self-expression. Linguistic capitalism is commodifying every word into a tradable stock and every phrase into a commodity to be bought and sold.

The rise of AI has also ushered us into a new era of literary insincerity. The pressure on writers to forgo creativity and conform to SEO (Search Engine Optimization) strategies prioritizes click-through rates and keyword density over genuine creative expression. This pressure forces writers to meticulously choose words not for their poetic elegance but for their potential to increase revenue. Content, today, does not sing to the soul but to the search bar.

CONCLUSION 

One has to write their own words because it is theirs and because it feels right in their heart. Relying too heavily on AI tools can leave a lasting impact on both readers and writers. Readers crave authenticity, originality, and the unexpected twist that keeps them turning pages late into the night. However, AI’s repetitive tendencies risk diluting these elements, leading to predictability and disengagement. The beauty of human expression lies in its spontaneity and imperfection, qualities that AI-generated texts often struggle to accurately reproduce. One has to remember that a keyboard is mightier than a processor.

Until empathy can be downloaded, creativity comes with a user manual, ChatGPT can rant about capitalism, someone learns how to code ethics and AI sheds a tear at a trashy rom-com, I would prefer writing my own essays.

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Whatsoever these technologies are, at one extent it supports the human activities while on the other extent it degrades the environment.

Let us see some of them

• Immersive Reality and brain computer interfaces

IR is the most popular one used in the contemporary times. It has a tendency to manipulate the waves of the brains to create any experience. This technology is that part of the artificial intelligence which can intervene into our experiences and reality. It can immerse us with any other reality by injecting that reality into our brains. While the BCIs allows for such intervention and manipulation. 

Humans or Robots?

This technology could make us more than a human. Our brains are extremely powerful as they control all our cognitions and thinking and learning processes. With this technology we can reprogram our brains which in turn would change and enhance our personality. As in, it would help us to suppress our fears, allow us to communicate telepathically, change our thoughts and experiences and transform us completely.

• Cryonics

There are various companies which freezes the dead bodies like “Alcor Life Extension Foundation”, “Cryonics Institute” at Clinton Township and many others.

The technology might appear as extremely sci-fi but it already exists in the contemporary world. It consist of preserving and freezing the dead bodies of the humans with the hope of bringing it back to life in the future when the technology and medicine would be advanced enough.    

There are few celebrities that got frozen like that of James Bedford, Ted Williams and many others. This technology has enabled the humans to buy their immortality.

Why does it scare us?

It’s believed that people who prefer to freeze themselves try to escape from the nature and divine. A stigma is attached to them for being coward and deluded for not accepting the death and going against the spiritual and traditional beliefs. Although this technology is not yet a full-fledged invention.

Is death comparable to a commodity? 

This hibernation is quite expensive as well. After being socially acceptable in the future, the immortality could only be bought by the rich. And the ones who will die will be the poor and marginalized. The quote saying that “once we are dead we all are same” might go false in the coming centuries.

These technologies are the testimony to the progress of mankind. Or we can say failure to the nature. What are your opinions? Please mention in the comment below.

Just imagine how are you going to use such sci-fi superpowers? How will it feel if you are deprived of basic human experiences? What will be the impacts of such technologies on human mind and nature?

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The courses span across various subjects namely Business, Computer Science, Data Science, Mathematics, Programming, Science, Education and Teaching, Art and Design, Health and Medicine, Humanities and Social Sciences.

Moreover getting them for free is cherry on the cake, with academic sector coming to a halt free online courses during lockdown are proving to be a blessing. Not only are these courses helping students and professionals upskill themselves, but are also an extremely productive way to pass time. What better way to sit at home and add more accolades to your CV, while also pursuing something you’ve always wanted to devote yourself to. Not only are these courses diverse with their study thesis and topics but the fact that even prestigious Ivy League colleges have also opened their platform for the same, makes it more worthwhile. 

In order to help those who are hoping to take these courses, several reputed organizations such as NASSCOM, TCS and Google have allowed free access to these online and some are even providing digital certifications.

Find the one that meets your needs through these top chosen sites and make the most of out of the opportunities presented:

-EdX: https://www.edx.org/

-Coursera: https://www.coursera.org/

-MIT Opencourseware: https://ocw.mit.edu/index.htm

-Carnegie Mellon openlearning: https://oli.cmu.edu/

-Stanford Online: https://online.stanford.edu/

-Future Learn: https://www.futurelearn.com/

-Openlearn: https://www.open.edu/openlearn/

-Harvard Online: https://online-learning.harvard.edu/

-ReseaechGate: https://www.researchgate.net/

-Academia: https://www.academia.edu/

-JSTOR: https://www.jstor.org/

-SciHub: http://sci-hub.se/

-NLIST: 

https://nlist.inflibnet.ac.in

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