Teen from India builds AI tools while studying business

Raul John Aju, a teenager from Kerala in southern India, is proving that you don't need a computer science degree to build artificial intelligence (AI) tools. While his classmates focus on traditional business subjects, Raul has been teaching himself how to create AI systems—software that can learn and solve problems almost like a human would.

Known online as "Raul the Rockstar" and the "AI Kid of India," he's already co-founded a company called AIRealm Technologies. That means he's not just learning about AI in theory—he's actually building real tools that people can use. For a teenager still in school, this is unusual. Most people wait until university or later to start working on serious technology projects.

Raul's story matters because it shows that passion and self-teaching can matter more than following the traditional path. He didn't wait for permission or the "right" degree. Instead, he learned by doing, building projects, and experimenting. In a world where artificial intelligence is becoming more important every day—affecting how we work, learn, and communicate—having young people who understand and can build these tools is valuable.

His journey also highlights something important for young people everywhere: you can pursue what genuinely interests you, even if it's not what your school subjects suggest you "should" be doing. Whether Raul continues in business, technology, or something else entirely, his willingness to teach himself and create real things is a skill that will serve him anywhere.