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Prasoon Joshi on AI's Future: Reshaping Human Work & Innovation

Veteran lyricist and CBFC Chairperson Prasoon Joshi addressed the profound impact of Artificial General Intelligence (AGI) at the AI Impact Summit in New Delhi. He emphasized that AGI differs from past linear technologies by targeting the fundamentals of human thought and innovation. Joshi advocates for a realistic, collaborative approach to navigate the challenges AI presents to the future of work. The summit, hosting global leaders, underscores India's ambition to shape an inclusive and sovereign AI future.

Key Points: Prasoon Joshi on AI's Impact on Future Work & Society

  • AGI impacts thinking fundamentals
  • Challenges extreme viewpoints
  • Calls for collective solutions
  • Summit hosts global leaders
  • Focus on inclusive AI future
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"AI is going to impact way humans work in future": Prasoon Joshi

CBFC Chairperson Prasoon Joshi discusses AGI's fundamental impact on human work and innovation at the Delhi AI Summit 2026.

"AI is going to impact way humans work in future": Prasoon Joshi
"It's going to definitely impact the way humans work, the way we work in future. - Prasoon Joshi"

New Delhi, February 16

Veteran lyricist and CBFC Chairperson Prasoon Joshi on Monday attended the AI Summit in Delhi 2026.

On the sidelines of the event, ANI spoke with Prasoon, who shared his thoughts on the future of artificial intelligence and its potential impact on society.

"This is not like any other technology, which was very linear in its approach, or very compartmentalised in its impact...that you have invented a steam engine, and then the impact of the steam engine, you can calculate, and you can see where, which direction it will go. When we talk about AGI, you know, Artificial General Intelligence, which now everybody is talking about, it's going to the fundamentals of thinking, idea generation, innovation, everything," he said.

" So when you go to the fundamentals, I think it's going to definitely impact the way humans work, the way we work in future. So I don't subscribe to the extreme points of view on that. I believe there is a realistic challenge we face. And I'm sure that if we rightly put our minds together, we will be able to figure out what is right for us and how we need to cope with the changes which AI is going to bring," Prasoon added.

The AI Impact Summit, which kicked off on Monday in New Delhi, will welcome world leaders from across 20 countries, including French President Emmanuel Macron, Brazilian President Lula da Silva, Sri Lankan President Anura Kumara Dissanayake and others.

UN Secretary General Antonio Gutteres will also attend the event. From February 16 to 20, the Impact Summit, the first international AI summit hosted in the Global South, showcases New Delhi's ambition: to shape an AI future that is inclusive, responsible, and impactful. At the core is India's audacious vision for sovereign AI.

- ANI

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Sarah B
As someone working in tech, I appreciate his nuanced view. AGI is a different beast altogether. The summit being in the Global South is crucial. The future of AI shouldn't be dictated only by Silicon Valley. Hoping for concrete policies to come out of this.
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Vikram M
"Sovereign AI" is the key phrase here. We have the talent and the data. If we get this right, it can be a massive leap for our economy. But first, we need to massively upskill our workforce in smaller towns, not just the metros.
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Priya S
It's interesting to hear this from a creative person like Joshi. If AI can impact idea generation, what does it mean for artists and writers? Will it be a tool or a replacement? That's the real worry for people in creative fields.
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Rohit P
Good to see a summit of this scale in Delhi. But let's be honest, all this talk is for the elites. What about the auto-rickshaw driver or the street vendor? How will AI impact *their* work? The discussion needs to be more grounded in Indian reality.
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Michael C
The comparison to the steam engine is apt. Every major technological shift creates new jobs while displacing old ones. The challenge is the speed of this change. Governments and companies need to invest in transition safety nets, not just innovation.

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