An Indian entrepreneur has established a company with the aim of creating software that will develop a 10 to 15-year career plan for children based on their saliva sample genes. He claims that this approach will help unlock the nation's potential in the best possible way.
Mohamed Mustafa Saidalvi, co-founder of Genes and You—a biotechnology business based in Mumbai—states that the software, based on individuals' genes, will assist in customizing school curricula and planning the career paths of children and teenagers at an earlier stage.
"Every child is special and possesses an exclusive set of skills. To gain an accurate understanding of this gift, we are creating a talent strategy and career advancement plan over the next 10-15 years. This is our new venture," he said, mentioning that he is currently in Silicon Valley to further develop the company.
In India and other countries worldwide, the education system typically imparts the same knowledge to every child. However, after a certain period, many countries conduct aptitude and psychometric tests to assess the abilities of young individuals. These assessments form the basis for selecting future occupations for children.
The abilities of a child cannot be accurately guessed. To gain a deeper understanding, genes are analyzed first. Through extensive mapping and careful analysis, a comprehensive roadmap is created to guide their development. This approach has the potential to enhance India's progress and contribute to the country's overall development, according to Saidalvi. Saidalvi believes that this process enables the cultivation of suitable talents in an effective manner.
Saidalvi is currently leading an AI-driven initiative for personalized education, healthcare, and well-being from his home in San Francisco. When asked about artificial intelligence, he acknowledged that it would inevitably result in a significant number of job losses. Consequently, the ways people work, perceive the world, and learn are undergoing significant changes. Governments worldwide need to devise strategies to address this issue.
He also pointed out that there is huge potential in this technology. "We like to think that in India, only the people have any power. But after the election, the people don't have any power, it's up to the legislators in both houses. So new technologies like segregated and autonomous organizations, blockchain, artificial intelligence, etc. can be used to empower people not only during but also after the elections. This technology can be used by people to participate in parliamentarian and legislative processes", Saidalvi said.
(Input from various media sources)
(HN)
