June 30, 2026 By: Siya Suri
Before my internship at JK Tech, I saw AI the way most people online did. Some claimed it would change the world, others warned it would take our jobs. But after spending two months using AI as a Marketing Intern, I realized that neither of those opinions really matched my experience.
To be honest, for people my age, AI doesn’t feel like a game-changer.
We’ve grown up with new tech popping up all the time, so picking up another tool just feels normal. But now, two months in, my view on AI has definitely shifted.
My Corporate Reality Check
At first, I figured AI would take care of more of my work than it actually does. That idea faded pretty quickly. If you just copy what AI spits out, it’s obvious. Most of the time, you have to tweak it, double-check the details, and actually know what you’re talking about before you can use anything it gives you.
A lot of my work was researching companies, building market reports, creating content, and organizing info from everywhere. At first, I thought one question to AI would get the job done. But not, if the prompts were vague, the answers were, too. But the more specific I got, the better the responses became.
I learned the most by putting together those company research reports. I was using intelligence to help me find information and get a basic outline. I still had to look at company websites, LinkedIn profiles, press releases, and annual reports to make sure everything was correct. The artificial intelligence would sometimes get things wrong or miss things. So, I always had to check before I finished my reports. That is when I realized that artificial intelligence is a place to start. The real work of finding out everything is up to me and my research on the companies.
Feedback made a big difference, too. I’d think a report was done, get someone’s comments, and realize I needed to rewrite parts or dig deeper. Each report taught me something new. I also saw how much my prompts improved over time. Fine-tuning them gave results. By the end, I wasn’t just using AI. I actually knew how to make AI work for me.
From the Classroom to the Office
Thinking about it, I’d already been using AI in a similar way during my MBA. When projects came up, getting started was always the hardest part. I never expected AI to do my assignments. My friends didn’t, either. We mostly leaned on it when we were stuck or needed a jumpstart.
When I hit a tough topic, I’d ask AI to break it down in simple terms, jot down notes, and build out an outline from there. That got the ball rolling, but the deeper research, analysis, and writing were still on me.
How I Started Using AI Differently
Between school and work, people my age do not see Artificial Intelligence as a shortcut or an answer machine. We mostly use Artificial Intelligence to learn, stay organized, and kickstart our work.
Getting Started
I do not jump into Artificial Intelligence expecting it to finish everything for me. Usually, I use Artificial Intelligence when I am stuck or need to clear my head.
During the internship, I’d open it before writing reports or presentations just to organize my ideas. Once I had a direction, I’d rather work on it myself.
Getting Better at Prompting
Something that surprised me during the internship was just how much the way you ask matters. Changing a few words in my prompts completely changed the quality of the answers I got. After every bit of feedback, I’d also adjust how I was asking AI for help, and the responses kept improving. It’s a learning process; better questions lead to better answers.
Learning on the Spot
Throughout the internship, I came across business terms and IT jargon that were all new. Before I jumped onto different websites, I’d ask AI for a simple explanation. Once I got the general idea, then I’d dig deeper using official sources.
You Still Need a Human Touch
Looking back, these two months made me rethink what AI is good for. I used to think it could do it all, but now I know it saves time and helps you get started, but it can’t replace actual research, real understanding, or your own judgment.
The biggest thing I learned was not how to use AI but when to stop relying on it. AI makes things easier. It can’t replace the work you put into really learning. You have to fact-check and do work that actually means something. It’s about finding a balance with AI.
You can’t just use AI all the time. Expect to learn. Putting in effort is still important.
AI is a tool, not a replacement, for work. You still have to put in the time to learn and understand things.
