UNAIR NEWS The Career Development and Entrepreneurship Center (PKKA) of 51动漫 (UNAIR) held a training program on artificial intelligence (AI) automation to equip students with skills that support productivity and career preparation. Conducted in collaboration with Hacktiv8, the session, titled AI for Work & Career Readiness with Google AI Products, took place virtually via Zoom Meeting on Friday, April 17, 2026.
During the session, Ahmad Zain Fahmi, HR Development Specialist, encouraged participants to explore automation as a key concept in the modern workplace. He explained that automation plays a crucial role in improving efficiency amid increasing productivity demands. 淲hen you start working and face busy schedules, automation features will significantly help simplify daily tasks, Fahmi said.
Automation platforms
Fahmi explained that automation refers to systems that perform tasks automatically based on predefined rules. He highlighted the differences between automation, AI, and AI-powered automation. 淎utomation follows rules without thinking. AI, on the other hand, can analyze and make decisions. Meanwhile, AI-powered automation combines both capabilities, Fahmi explained.
He also introduced the Gemini ecosystem and Zapier as platforms that support workplace automation. According to Fahmi, these platforms help users streamline workflows, from simple tasks to more complex processes.
Gemini consists of three main uses: standard Gemini for basic needs, Gemini Gems for creating systems with repeated interaction patterns, and Gemini Opal as the most advanced feature capable of building AI-based mini applications. Meanwhile, Zapier is a platform that connects multiple applications without requiring coding. It allows different processes to be integrated into a single workflow.
淔or example, when a customer fills out a Google Form, the data can automatically be transferred to a spreadsheet. It can then trigger automated emails or vouchers to users. Zapier enables applications to connect and run automatically without repeated manual setup, Fahmi said.
The training program, part of the AI Opportunity Fund Asia Pacific initiative supported by Google.org and the Asian Development Bank, encouraged participants, particularly students, to understand how to design automation systems more practically and efficiently. It also aimed to equip students with adaptive skills for the digital workplace.
Author: Amelia Farah Putri Iswara
Editor: Yulia Rohmawati
