There is no immediate threat to jobs in India due to AI. According to the IT Secretary, India’s STEM workforce and skill-based employment structure can adopt AI to create new jobs and opportunities.
AI And Jobs: The IT Secretary has clarified that there is no major threat to jobs in India regarding the impact of Artificial Intelligence (AI). Compared to Western countries, India has more technical and skill-based employment, which will limit the impact of AI. The STEM workforce and trained professionals will play a crucial role in handling new AI applications and technologies. The government and industry are working on the skill development of youth, so that they can be prepared to work with AI and take advantage of new jobs in the future.
India's Position is Stronger Compared to Western Countries
In Western countries, AI is rapidly changing white-collar jobs. However, in India, most people are involved in technical service and skill-based work where human roles are essential. In this case, the impact of AI will be limited in India and there is no immediate threat to the existing employment structure.
The STEM workforce is India's biggest strength. Professionals related to Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics will play a crucial role in handling new AI applications and technical needs. This workforce will be prepared for new jobs generated by AI in the future.
AI Will Be a Helper to Humans, Not a Replacement
The government believes that AI will not completely replace humans. It will make employees' work easier and act as a collaborator, but the responsibility for final decisions and monitoring will remain with humans.
AI still has many shortcomings, such as sometimes providing incorrect information. Therefore, the need for humans will remain in every sector to verify the work of AI and ensure correct decisions.
New Job and Skill Development Opportunities
In the future, the most new jobs from AI will be created by new applications, software, and its use in various sectors. This will require trained and skilled employees. The government is paying special attention to the skill development of youth, so that they can be prepared to work with AI.
