Atomberg founder Arindam Paul warns AI could severely impact India’s white-collar jobs, particularly in IT services and BPOs.
In a LinkedIn post, he highlighted that India's manufacturing sector isn’t generating enough well-paying jobs to offset potential AI-driven layoffs. Paul predicted a 40-50% job reduction, threatening the middle class and economic stability.
He criticized corporates for prioritizing AI-driven cost-cutting without considering its economic impact. His post sparked debate, with some agreeing on AI’s disruption while others saw job-creation potential.