AI is not a substitute for hard work, nor does it offer a shortcut to success

An artist’s illustration of AI created by Jesper Lindborg.

We all aspire to achieve great things, but too often, we avoid the long and challenging road. Instead, we search for the easiest way forward. Yet, nothing truly worthwhile comes easily. Meaningful accomplishments require time, effort, and perseverance, often accompanied by setbacks along the way.

The rise of AI doesn’t eliminate the need for hard work—it enhances efficiency, but the process still demands our time and effort. Mistakes remain essential for growth, and it’s through these challenges that we learn, improve, and eventually succeed.

Photo cred -- An artist’s illustration of AI. The image explores how AI can be used to solve fundamental problems, unlocking solutions to many more. It was created by Jesper Lindborg as part of the Visualising AI project launched by Google DeepMind.