Srikanth Velamakanni, the newly appointed Chairman of NASSCOM, has stated that artificial intelligence will act as an accelerator for India's technology sector rather than a threat to employment. He affirmed that the industry will continue hiring human workers.
"AI will not replace jobs; it will accelerate the tech industry," Velamakanni said.
The statement reflects the industry's optimistic stance on AI's impact, though it is not yet backed by independently verified workforce projections. On the positive side, if AI tools boost productivity per worker, Indian IT firms could expand their service offerings and client bases, potentially sustaining or even growing total employment as roles evolve.
For workers, the key takeaway is to identify three tasks that AI can handle in their weekly routine—an early start on adapting to the changing landscape.