Microsoft-owned GitHub CEO Thomas Dohmke addressed layoffs affecting 80% of its Indian workforce, citing economic pressures on specific projects. He clarified it wasn't reflective of India's potential, noting many re-hired by Microsoft.
Dohmke expressed optimism about India's role, amid AI advancements potentially enhancing rather than disrupting IT firms. With 2.2 million new developers, GitHub anticipates India surpassing the US in users by 2027, highlighting a burgeoning tech landscape.
Dohmke emphasized India's pivotal position in software and AI, foreseeing a surge in coding proficiency, despite current challenges.