Generative AI has already permeated our lives. The advent of 'DeepSeek' in 2025 has drawn widespread public attention to AI. Numerous players across various fields have officially announced their integration with DeepSeek, and AI has been applied in healthcare, education, home furnishing, technological breakthroughs, and other aspects. AI has become the key to unlocking the new era; have you embarked on this journey?

AI is akin to a double-edged sword. Some people are apprehensive, fearing that AI will replace them, rendering them obsolete in the market. Others are enthralled by its capabilities, as AI's one-click generation can effectively address work and life challenges. Undeniably, the era of AI has arrived, presenting both challenges and opportunities. Embrace AI and become a questioner; only then can we coexist harmoniously with AI in the future.

Asking smart questions trumps providing good answers.

In the AI era, we must all adapt to coexisting with AI, embracing the changes it brings, learning to leverage AI, turning it into our tool, and welcoming the new world. AI boasts powerful retrieval capabilities. We can pose questions and input instructions to let AI provide services and answers. In the process of utilizing AI, learning to ask questions is paramount. A smart question can unlock the door to knowledge and elicit more valuable answers. Good questions clarify goals and avoid ambiguity, accurately expressing needs, allowing AI to better understand the questioner's intentions, thereby providing more precise and useful information.

Only when we ask valuable questions accurately and clearly can AI comprehend our situation, consider problems comprehensively and multidimensionally, and provide us with the desired answers. Asking questions is the genesis of thinking. When we ask valuable questions, we logically dissect the problems. What we can do when confronted with AI is to present new problem requirements and let AI offer optimized and innovative solutions.

Smart questioning also stimulates innovative thinking. By posing unique questions, we can transcend conventional thinking patterns and uncover potential possibilities and fresh perspectives. Furthermore, asking smart questions enhances communication efficiency. Clear and targeted questions minimize misunderstandings and unnecessary communication, saving time and energy.

In Liu's perspective, in this AI era brimming with opportunities and challenges, learning to ask smart questions empowers us to better harness AI technology, acquire more knowledge and wisdom, and foster more possibilities for personal and social development. While AI can swiftly provide answers, only when we ask truly valuable questions can AI deliver incisive responses. In turn, humans also propel the progress of AI. Although AI can replace many repetitive tasks, the essence of AI and humans lies in situational application. Only those who can ask valuable questions can excel in the AI era.

Critical Thinking, Enhancing Learning Ability

The rapid evolution of AI technology has indeed bestowed numerous conveniences upon our lives, but it has also posed certain challenges. We cannot blindly rely on AI, as its answers are not infallible. AI's strength lies in its formidable information retrieval capabilities, which can furnish a plethora of knowledge and data. However, when we ask questions and AI provides answers, we cannot accept them blindly. We must also engage in critical thinking.

Entering the AI era, we will confront an explosion of information. The answers given by different AI software may vastly differ, and we will encounter a deluge of information and viewpoints. After AI offers an answer, we should continue to inquire, 'Is the data authentic? Where does the data originate from?' to verify the rigor of the answer. We should learn to ask follow-up questions and validate answers, thereby enhancing our critical thinking skills. Critical thinking entails meticulous analysis and evaluation of the information provided by AI. We should not readily accept superficial conclusions but delve into the logic and foundation behind them. We must learn to question and pose reasonable inquiries to avoid being misled by false or inaccurate information.

In the AI era, we need to bolster our learning ability even more. The continuous advancement of AI technology necessitates our ongoing acquisition of new knowledge and skills to adapt to this rapidly evolving era. We can learn through diverse channels, such as online courses, reading professional books, participating in training, etc.

In Liu's view, in the AI era, we should cultivate ourselves to become multidimensional thinkers and enhance our learning ability. We should wield critical thinking as a weapon and learning ability as a driving force to continuously improve ourselves. Through critical questioning, we can sift through information that genuinely suits us and avoid being misled by false or inappropriate content. Continuously posing questions from various angles will enable us to better coexist with AI in this era and solve life and work challenges with the power of AI, thereby better navigating various challenges and realizing personal growth and development.

Improving Efficiency, Coexisting with AI

In today's AI era, enhancing efficiency has become the goal pursued by all sectors. The widespread application of AI technology has brought about numerous changes in our lives and work. Those who can ask questions are the key catalysts of AI innovation. AI requires humans to ask precise questions to activate its latent resources. Learning to ask questions can enhance work and life efficiency. In daily life, when planning a trip, we ask AI for 'recommended tourist destinations,' and the answers are often consistent.

AI can swiftly process vast amounts of data and assist us in quickly identifying valuable content within the ocean of information, thereby conserving time and energy. For instance, in data analysis, AI can analyze immense volumes of data within a short period, providing individuals with precise market insights and decision support. For example, deciding where to travel, when to go, and what attractions to visit involves a decision-making process. At this juncture, ask in depth, 'I wish to see cherry blossoms in March, with an estimated duration of 3 days, departing from Nanchang, Jiangxi, and I prefer a relaxed and comfortable travel pace. Please devise a travel itinerary for me, including daily expenses and arrangements.' AI can swiftly integrate data to plan a travel route tailored to personal preferences, significantly saving time and energy.

AI also plays a pivotal role in daily work. Intelligent office software can automate cumbersome tasks such as document layout and classification, allowing us to devote more energy to creative work. Additionally, AI has demonstrated tremendous potential in education, healthcare, transportation, and other fields. Through personalized learning plans, AI can enhance students' learning efficiency; in the medical field, AI-assisted diagnostic systems can aid doctors in diagnosing diseases more accurately.

In Liu's opinion, AI is not intended to replace humans but to coexist with them. We should harness human creativity, judgment, and emotional intelligence, collaborating with AI technology to jointly propel social development. Whether at work or in life, we must learn to ask precise questions so that AI can provide precise solutions. Learning to ask questions, particularly learning to ask good questions, can transform AI into an efficient helper in life and work, truly achieving coexistence with AI, and creating greater value.