The Future of Indian Employment in the Age of Artificial Intelligence
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The Future of Indian Employment in the Age of Artificial Intelligence When machines become clever, what will happen to the people who work beside them? There was a time when a young Indian graduate believed that a degree was the beginning and the end of a career. A degree in engineering could lead to a job in a technology company; a degree in commerce could lead to banking or accounting; a teaching qualification could lead to a school. The path was reasonably clear. Today, the path looks different. Artificial Intelligence (AI) is entering offices, factories, hospitals, farms, classrooms and even small businesses. It can write computer programs, analyse documents, translate languages, identify patterns in medical images and answer customer queries. Generative AI has made this change even more visible. Naturally, a young person may ask: “If a machine can do my work, where will I find my place?” The answer is not simply that AI will destroy jobs, nor is it that AI will create unlimited op...