The AI That Changed the Village
Once upon a time, in a small village called Mekar Sari, life was simple and quiet. Most of the
villagers worked as farmers, using traditional methods passed down from their ancestors. One
day, a young engineer named Raka returned to his hometown after years of studying
technology in the city. He brought with him something that would change the village
forever—a small robot powered by artificial intelligence.
At first, the villagers were afraid of the robot. They had never seen such a machine before.
Some thought it was dangerous, while others believed it was just a toy. But Raka patiently
explained how the robot could help them. It could detect plant diseases, predict weather
patterns, and even suggest the best time to harvest. Slowly, the villagers began to listen.
Raka named the robot "Si Pintar", meaning "The Smart One". Si Pintar learned from its
surroundings and improved every day. It started helping the farmers increase their crop
production. For example, when a disease spread in the rice fields, Si Pintar quickly identified
the problem and recommended a natural solution. The farmers were amazed.
Months passed, and the village became more advanced. With the help of AI, children were
able to learn using interactive lessons, and health workers used AI to monitor elderly patients.
Even the local market used a smart system to track food supply and demand. Mekar Sari was
no longer just a quiet village—it became a model for smart living.
However, not everything was easy. Some older villagers still resisted the change. They felt
that relying on machines would make people lazy. Raka respected their opinions but
continued to show that AI was only a tool, not a replacement for human effort. Slowly but
surely, even the skeptics started to see the benefits.
In the end, Mekar Sari transformed into a village where tradition and technology lived side by
side. Raka’s dream had come true—not because of the robot alone, but because the people
were willing to learn, adapt, and grow. And so, the story of Si Pintar became a legend that
inspired other villages across the country.
Practice…
1. Describe who Raka is and what he did for his village.
2. Why were the villagers afraid of the robot at first?
3. What are three specific ways the robot, Si Pintar, helped the villagers?
4. How did AI improve the education system in the village?
5. Explain how tradition and technology coexisted in Mekar Sari.
6. What moral value can we learn from Raka’s persistence?
7. In your opinion, why did the robot become accepted over time?
8. What impact did AI have on healthcare in the village?
9. If you were Raka, how would you introduce new technology to a traditional community?
10. Summarize the story in 5 sentences.
