AI + human will be the new "Human": Jaspreet Bindra on future of intelligence

The Dataquest Digital Leadership Conclave 2025, themed "India and the AI Revolution," kicked off with an insightful keynote address by Jaspreet Bindra, an AI expert and thought leader. Bindra’s virtual address set the stage for a day of thought-provoking discussions, delving deep into AI’s rapid evolution, transformative potential, and ethical considerations.

AI: The Next Industrial Revolution

Bindra opened his address by drawing historical parallels between past technological revolutions and the AI revolution. He highlighted how human civilization has been shaped by its ability to create powerful tools, from the Agricultural Revolution to the Industrial Revolution, and now to the AI-driven Intelligence Revolution.

He emphasized that AI is not just a technological trend, but a fundamental shift in human-machine interaction, marking a new era where intelligence itself is being democratized.

The Three Pivotal Papers that Shaped AI

During the address, providing a concise history of AI’s evolution, Bindra referred to three key research papers that have shaped AI’s trajectory:

1. The Dartmouth Conference (1955-56) – The birthplace of AI as a field of study, where the term "Artificial Intelligence" was coined.
2.  "Attention is All You Need" (2017) – The Google AI paper that introduced transformers, leading to the development of Generative AI (the ‘T’ in GPT).
3. DeepSeek Paper (2024) – A recent breakthrough in open-source AI that is reshaping the competitive landscape.

He noted that AI has already been deeply embedded in industries ranging from e-commerce and predictive maintenance to protein folding and logistics optimization, making it one of the most impactful technologies of our time.

Key Trends That Will Define AI’s Future

Bindra outlined five key trends that will shape AI's future in the immediate term:

• English as the New Coding Language

AI is fundamentally changing how people interact with technology. He suggested that just as learning English was once considered essential for success, and later coding became the key to career growth, AI prompts are now the new coding.“Every time we write a prompt, we are essentially coding—except now, we are doing it in natural language,” he explained.

• AI as the New UI

User interfaces (UI) have evolved from graphical interfaces (GUI) to search bars and mobile apps, but AI is set to replace all of them. Voice-driven AI interactions will dominate, reducing the need for traditional app-based experiences.

“Millions of apps on our phones will likely disappear, replaced by a single AI interface that we interact with using voice,” Bindra predicted.

• AI Agents Will Replace Apps

This year will mark the rise of AI-driven agents. Unlike traditional AI tools that simply assist decision-making, AI agents will autonomously perform tasks. He cited an example; "Instead of showing hotel options, an AI-driven travel agent will book the tickets and hotels based on your preferences, availability, and budget just like a human agent would."

This shift could redefine enterprise operations, enabling businesses to scale with AI-powered digital workers.

• Service as a Software (SaaS 2.0)

AI will change how software and enterprise applications function. Instead of Software-as-a-Service (SaaS), companies will move toward Service-as-a-Software, where AI autonomously handles entire workflows. This will create a fully automated enterprise landscape.

Bindra noted, "Satya Nadella is already investing in this shift. The future of business automation lies in AI-driven services rather than traditional software tools." He further emphasized on the next possible evolution in human-machine interaction by stating, "AI plus human will be the new human." 

• AI Ethics Will Become the New Imperative

AI’s growing power raises serious ethical concerns, including deepfakes, data privacy, and bias in AI algorithms. While AI literacy will be critical, AI ethics will be even more important.

The Rise of AI Literacy

Bindra concluded by underscoring the need for AI literacy across organizations and industries. "Much like literacy once meant knowing how to read, write, and do arithmetic, the new literacy will include understanding and working with AI," he said.

He shared that his initiative AI and Beyond aims to train individuals and organizations to become AI-literate, empowering people to harness AI’s potential responsibly and effectively.

AI as an Opportunity, Not a Threat

While AI presents both excitement and fear, Bindra encouraged industry leaders to focus on opportunities over threats. "We are living in both exciting and frightening times. My hope is that we are more excited than frightened about this revolution," he concluded.

As the Dataquest Digital Leadership Conclave continues, Bindra’s opening address sets the tone for deeper discussions on AI-driven transformation, ethical challenges, and India’s role in shaping the AI revolution.