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AI to Create 170M Jobs Despite Disruption: Wipro's Hari Shetty

Wipro's Chief Strategist Hari Shetty states that Artificial Intelligence represents a monumental technological shift comparable to electricity or the internet. Citing a World Economic Forum report, he notes AI is expected to create 170 million jobs globally while disrupting 92 million, resulting in a net positive of over 70 million new roles. Shetty emphasizes that while the nature of jobs will shift, proactive adaptation through skills training is key, with Wipro having already trained all its employees. The company is also collaborating with seven Indian states to establish AI Centres of Excellence, upskilling around 60,000 students.

Key Points: AI Job Shift is a Huge Opportunity, Says Wipro's Hari Shetty

  • AI compared to electricity & internet
  • To create 170M jobs, disrupt 92M
  • Wipro training all employees in AI
  • CoEs set up with 7 Indian states
  • Future is opportunity, not threat
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AI will bring shift in terms of jobs but it is a huge opportunity too: Wipro's Hari Shetty

Wipro's Hari Shetty says AI will disrupt jobs but create 70M net new roles. Learn about Wipro's AI training and state partnerships.

"AI is one of the biggest technology opportunities that we have got. - Hari Shetty"

New Delhi, Feb 16

Artificial Intelligence will significantly change the nature of jobs in the coming years, but it also presents a massive opportunity for growth and employment, Hari Shetty, Chief Strategist and Technology Officer at Wipro Limited, said on Monday.

In an exclusive interaction with IANS, Shetty described AI as one of the biggest technological shifts of our time.

He compared the current AI wave to historic breakthroughs such as the invention of electricity, the steam engine and, more recently, the internet revolution.

"AI is one of the biggest technology opportunities that we have got. This is one of the major technology evolutions and a multi-dimensional opportunity," Shetty told IANS.

"AI represents a major and multi-dimensional technology evolution that will reshape industries and economies worldwide," he added.

Citing a recent report by the World Economic Forum, Shetty said AI is expected to create around 170 million jobs globally while disrupting nearly 92 million roles.

"Despite the disruption, the net impact would still be positive, with more than 70 million additional jobs being created," he explained.

He acknowledged that the nature of work will change. "There will certainly be a shift in terms of jobs," he said, adding that companies and individuals must adapt to new skill requirements. However, he stressed that the overall outlook remains highly promising.

"Wipro is actively preparing its workforce for this transition. The company has rolled out large-scale AI literacy programmes and has trained all its employees in AI-related skills," Shetty said.

"Beyond its internal initiatives, Wipro is also working with seven Indian states to set up Centres of Excellence in AI and data sciences. Around 60,000 students are currently benefiting from these programmes," he told IANS.

"The future shaped by AI should be seen not as a threat, but as a world of opportunities waiting to be tapped," he said.

- IANS

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Priya S
Net positive job creation is reassuring, but I worry about the transition period. What about the millions in traditional IT support or BPO roles? Companies like Wipro must ensure robust reskilling, not just "literacy" programs. The promise is huge, but execution is key.
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Rohit P
Finally, a balanced view! Everyone is either doomsday or blindly optimistic. Shetty is right - it's a shift, like moving from typewriters to computers. My cousin just got a job as an AI prompt engineer, a role that didn't exist 5 years ago. Adapt and thrive.
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Sarah B
The comparison to electricity and the internet is apt. It's infrastructure now. The focus on training 60,000 students across seven states is a massive and commendable initiative. Hope other IT giants follow suit.
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Vikram M
Creating 170 million jobs globally sounds great, but will India get a fair share? Or will it be concentrated in the US and China? Our education system needs an urgent AI overhaul from the school level itself. Jai Hind!
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Karthik V
As a recent engineering grad, this is both exciting and scary. Everyone is talking about AI/ML but the foundational courses in most colleges are outdated. Industry-academia partnerships like Wipro's CoEs are the need of the hour. Time to upskill!

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