If AI Can Think, What Are We For? | Risindee Rodrigo | TEDxGC Negombo Youth

A talk by Risindee Rodrigo at TEDxGC Negombo Youth asks what role people keep as artificial intelligence grows more capable. The speaker argues that AI can solve complex problems and give strong answers, while emotions, moral judgement, meaningful relationships and responsibility for decisions give intelligence its purpose. The central message is that the goal is to use AI wisely rather than compete with it, without losing what makes people human.

• AI's problem-solving ability compared with human qualities
• Emotions, moral judgement and meaningful connections
• Responsibility for decisions as the purpose of intelligence
• Using AI wisely instead of competing with it

My speech explores the importance of preserving our uniquely human qualities as artificial intelligence continues to advance. While AI can solve complex problems and provide remarkable answers, it is our ability to experience emotions, exercise moral judgement, build meaningful connections, and take responsibility for our decisions that gives intelligence purpose. Ultimately, the future is not about competing with AI, but about ensuring that we use its capabilities wisely without losing what makes us human. If AI Can Think, What Are We For? 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