Ami Otsuka discusses AI-driven learning and efficiency in new book

In her new book, ‘Zenbu, AI ni Marunage Shita’ (I Threw Everything to AI), entrepreneur Ami Otsuka explores how generative AI is reshaping the way individuals learn and work. Moving beyond her previous reputation for intensive programming effort, Otsuka emphasizes a practical, iterative approach to skill acquisition.

Otsuka advocates for a learning method that prioritizes immediate application over traditional foundational study. She suggests that users should start building projects first and use AI to troubleshoot specific obstacles, acquiring necessary knowledge on demand. This method allows for continuous practice and correction, which eventually builds a solid foundation.

Otsuka also highlights the psychological benefits of AI, noting that it provides a judgment-free environment for learners to ask repetitive or basic questions without fear of criticism. She encourages users to maintain detailed logs of their interactions with AI—recording what they attempted, where they struggled, and how the AI helped them resolve issues—to maximize the technology's utility.