Nandan Nilekani, Infosys chairman, dismissed concerns about AI-driven job losses, attributing IT industry headcount reduction to cyclical declines in discretionary spending rather than AI.
He emphasized that while new technologies may initially cause job losses, they also create new opportunities. Nilekani highlighted the transformative potential of AI, similar to Aadhaar and UPI, and stressed its role in enhancing services like education and healthcare.
He advocated for the safe and appropriate use of AI to positively impact society. Nilekani also mentioned Infosys's efforts on 225 Gen AI programs and the importance of applying large language models effectively.