Will AI Kill Us or Help Us?

While the tech community is excited about Copilot AI’s potential, it does spark a larger debate: Will these tools help us or replace us? It’s a fair concern. Automation tools like Copilot promise efficiency and scalability, but where does that leave human workers?

I mean, on paper, Copilot AI sounds like the ultimate partner. It’s not just a single tool; it’s more like an entire ecosystem designed for everyone, whether you’re a casual user, a creative tinkerer, or a hardcore developer. For example, it lets everyday folks—people like you and me—build simple AI agents to take care of repetitive stuff. Think scheduling, basic customer support, or anything else that eats up your time.

You don’t even need to know how to code.  

But it doesn’t stop there. For the makers out there—the ones who love to build systems or workflows—it offers something called Copilot Studio. This is where you can get creative and craft smarter automation processes. Imagine setting up an AI-powered system to track your business goals or manage campaigns while you sip your coffee.

Sounds dreamy, right?  

And then, there’s the next-level stuff for developers. This is where Copilot flexes its muscles. By combining Copilot Studio with Azure AI, developers can create hyper-automation solutions that go way beyond the basics. 

Automating product maintenance directly with vendors? Check.

Building chatbots that handle complex customer queries? Double check.

The possibilities are wild.  

But as exciting as all this sounds, there’s always that nagging question in the background: what happens to humans in all this? Will tools like Copilot end up taking over our jobs?  

Honestly, I think the fear is valid. Automation is scary when you feel like your livelihood is on the line. But here’s the thing—AI isn’t here to replace us; it’s here to work with us. Take Copilot, for example. Sure, it can take care of the boring stuff, but that just means we have more time to focus on the things that actually matter. It’s like having a super-smart assistant who never sleeps.  

Of course, this doesn’t mean the transition will be smooth sailing. Let’s be real—some jobs will disappear. But history has shown us that technology also creates new opportunities. The challenge is for us to adapt, to learn new skills, and to make sure we’re ahead of the curve.  

This idea was front and center at TGB’s Gen-AI Day in Jakarta. It was such an inspiring event—imagine a room full of innovators, creators, and tech enthusiasts, all trying to figure out how to use AI responsibly. Copilot was the reason that brought me here, star of the show, and what really stood out to me was how accessible it felt. Whether you’re a startup founder or just curious about tech, the possibilities felt endless.  

So, will AI kill us or help us? I think it’s a bit of both, honestly. It’s going to kill the old way of doing things—those repetitive, soul-sucking tasks that no one really enjoys. But it’s also going to help us reimagine what’s possible, to focus on creativity, strategy, and the human side of work.  

At the end of the day, it’s not about fighting AI; it’s about learning to work with it. If we can do that, then tools like Copilot won’t just change the way we work—they’ll change the way we think about what’s possible. And that’s pretty exciting, don’t you think?

Written by Raisa Noviana