Will AI Replace Humans? Shark Tank Judge Anupam Mittal Explains Why Not

The global debate over Artificial Intelligence (AI) and its potential to replace humans continues to grow. On this topic, Shark Tank India judge and founder Anupam Mittal has shared his perspective, offering a reality check about AI’s current limitations.

Mittal, in a detailed LinkedIn post, emphasized that AI is still far from replicating the complexity of the human brain. He explained that while the human brain can process and store vast amounts of information using only about 20 watts of energy—less than a household light bulb—AI would require a data center as large as a football field just to match that capability.

AI vs. Human Brain: The Energy Gap

According to Mittal, for AI to imitate the biological functions of the human brain, it would need an enormous computing infrastructure—potentially the size of the Earth itself. He highlighted that people often forget this stark difference between human intelligence and artificial computation.

AI’s Strengths and Limits

Mittal acknowledged AI’s usefulness in areas like automation, repetitive tasks, and pattern recognition, where machines excel. However, he stressed that creativity, judgment, and intuition—qualities honed over millions of years of human evolution—cannot be instantly developed by AI.

He pointed out that AI cannot simply rely on GPUs (Graphics Processing Units) to replicate human-level creativity. Achieving such intelligence would require fundamental changes in how intelligence itself is computed, which is far from the capabilities of current technology.

AI Will Be a Tool, Not a Replacement

In conclusion, Mittal believes that while AI will continue to be a powerful tool, it will never become a substitute for human intelligence. Human brains operate efficiently on oxygen, generate minimal heat, and store complex knowledge effortlessly—a combination AI cannot replicate.

“AI may automate tasks, but it will never replace the subtlety, creativity, and nuanced judgment of the human mind,” Mittal noted, underlining the enduring value of human wisdom in an AI-driven world.