On December 18, 2023, CP Gurnani, Tech Mahindra’s outgoing CEO, shared a refreshing point of view about the impact of Generative AI on jobs during a recent interview with Reuters. Contrary to popular opinion that AI is a job-killer, Gurnani believes that it could create new job opportunities. He referred to OpenAI’s ChatGPT and Google’s Bard, which are both still developing, and highlighted that these new technologies could lead to the emergence of different use cases and job roles. Gurnani, who has been a prominent figure in India’s $245 billion IT sector, also pointed out the importance of being skilful and adaptive, urging young engineers to learn new things independently.
His views are echoed by other industry leaders like Infosys co-founder NR Narayana Murthy, who believe that AI won’t be easily replacing skilled professionals. This opinion is also supported by studies conducted by the European Central Bank and the International Labour Organization, which have not found any significant job losses due to AI.
As Gurnani signs off from his role, he leaves us with a positive outlook for the future of AI, which could bring more job prospects instead of taking them away. He advises people to stay up-to-date with the latest advancements in the tech industry and to be open to learning new things to take advantage of the opportunities that AI offers. We look forward to a future where AI works together with us to create a better and brighter tomorrow!
