Dr. Mirza Rayana: Why The Truth of Using A.I Isn’t The Same As Understanding It.

Dr Mirza Rayana argues that surviving and thriving in an AI-driven future requires movingbeyond mere tool consumption to deep literacy and original thinking. She contends thatrelying solely on automated outputs risks stripping away human authenticity, that overusingAI leads to a loss of personal identity, and that true progress comes from doing the hard,messy work of foundational thinking before inviting technology to challenge or refine one'sideas.Dr Mirza Rayana is a teaching and research track lecturer at Monash University Malaysiaand an upskilling instructor specializing in applied AI and sustainable infrastructure. Bridgingacademic research and real-world impact, she speaks on AI literacy, responsible techintegration, overcoming industry bias, and guiding the next generation of graduates to stayrelevant in a rapidly shifting workforce.She appears on this episode of the Hello Mentor podcast to discuss:● Using AI vs. Truly Understanding AI: She breaks down the distinction betweenbasic consumer-facing AI (like chat interfaces) and true AI literacy, emphasizing theneed to understand data collection, training, privacy, and underlying systemmechanics.

● Hidden Computation and Environmental Costs of AI Trends: Using viral socialmedia photo trends as an example, Dr. Mirza discusses the invisible computational,energy, and cooling resource costs required behind the scenes for mass AIgeneration.

● Democratizing Creation & How AI Impacts the Future Workforce: Addressingfears around job displacement, Dr. Mirza explains that technological shiftsremove redundant tasks while creating entirely new fields advising individualsto build strong foundational skills rather than trying to predict career safety.

● The Concept and Risks of Artificial General Intelligence (AGI): She defines AGIas systems capable of human-level reasoning and autonomous decision-making,sharing her personal concerns about its rapid advancement and the societal need tomanage its rollout carefully.

● Gender Dynamics and Personal Experiences as a Woman in Tech: Dr. Mirzaopens up about early career belittlement and dismissive experiences inmale-dominated boardrooms, explaining how those moments inspired her to createsupportive, inclusive environments for future researchers.

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