Archive · 25 Nov 2025
India Should Focus on Using AI
India is facing a big problem with AI.
Many jobs in IT and BPO might disappear because AI can do those jobs instead.
Some people think India should try to build its own AI to create new jobs.
But the article says that's not a good idea.
India doesn't have enough skilled people or money to compete with countries like the US and China in building AI.
Instead, India should focus on using AI in new and creative ways.
Just like how cars and smartphones created new businesses, AI can too.
For example, AI can help make movies and music cheaper and easier.
The article says India should spend time and money figuring out how to use AI to do new things, not trying to build better AI.
This way, India can create new jobs and businesses that we can't even imagine yet.
1.5 million Indian jobs in IT and BPO sectors are at high risk by 2031 due to AI automation.
69% of tasks in India's IT services industry can be automated with existing AI technology.
India produces fewer than 500 AI PhDs annually, making it difficult to compete with the US and China in building AI.
Instead of building AI, India should focus on using AI to create new business opportunities and jobs.
AI has already lowered barriers to creative endeavors like filmmaking and music production.
- Who
- India, IT and BPO sectors, AI researchers
- What
- Potential job losses due to AI automation and India's strategy to focus on using AI rather than building it
- When
- Near to medium term, with significant changes expected by 2031
- Where
- India
- Why
- To mitigate job losses and capitalize on AI's potential for new business opportunities
- Job Risk by 2031
- 1.5 million in IT and BPO sectors
- Tasks Automatable Now
- 69% in IT services
- Potential Job Losses
- 3-4 million in IT and BPO
- AI PhDs Annually in India
- Fewer than 500
- AI Opportunity
- Using AI for new business models