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Shekhar Kapur raises concerns about India's booming coaching industry as AI threatens to disrupt traditional education. He questions the obsession with certificates for job recruitment, suggesting AI will empower self-learning. The filmmaker believes AI will reshape job markets, making everyone their own CEO. Meanwhile, Kapur is busy working on the sequel to his classic film "Masoom."

Key Points: Shekhar Kapur Questions Coaching Classes Future Amid AI Rise

  • Shekhar Kapur critiques India's $25B unregulated coaching industry
  • AI could replace traditional education with home-based learning
  • Questions the necessity of certificates for job recruitment
  • Predicts AI will redefine job roles and self-employment
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Shekhar Kapur poses a big question on the future of coaching classes in the light of AI

Filmmaker Shekhar Kapur highlights AI's threat to India's $25B coaching industry while questioning the need for job certificates.

"We are heading to a time where everyone will be their own CEO – Shekhar Kapur"

Mumbai, July 16

Acclaimed filmmaker Shekhar Kapur has posed a big question on the future of coaching classes in the light of constant advancement in the field of AI.

Taking to his X timeline, Shekhar shared that as he was recently driving from Delhi to Mussoorie, he noticed the huge number of signboards for coaching classes.

The 'Mr India' maker revealed that the urge to get a certificate in an attempt to procure a nice job has turned the coaching classes into a $ 25 billion industry.

"The informal unregulated education sector in India .. Coaching classes etc is estimated to be worth about $ 25 billion. Spread across both the Urban and rural areas .. parents , middle and lower class, desperately need their kids to have some certificate that proves they have some education ... a certificate ! That enables them to potentially get a job .. potentially be recruited .. but all potentially," he wrote.

Shekhar pointed out that AI is also capable of providing the same education in the comfort of one's home, and that too at a much cheaper rate; however, one thing it lacks is a certificate.

"Why do you need a certificate .. because any recruitment for a job needs that certificate ... Job? Recruitment ? Certificate ? .. AI is soon not only going to change the nature of recruitment... but also the nature of job," he added.

Shekhar is of the opinion that AI will soon give every job seeker the ability, and the power of exploring their own abilities - something beyond the coaching class certificate.

"We are heading to a time where everyone will be their own CEO," he concluded.

On the professional front, Shekhar is currently working on the sequel of his iconic drama "Masoom"- "Masoom, the next generation", which is expected to star Naseeruddin Shah, Manoj Bajpayee, Nithya Menen, Shabana Azmi, and his daughter Kaveri Kapur.

- IANS

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Priya S
As a teacher, I see both sides. AI can't replace the human connection in learning, especially for younger kids. But yes, the coaching mafia charging exorbitant fees needs regulation. Maybe a hybrid model would work best for India 🇮🇳
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Aman W
️The certificate culture is deeply ingrained in our system. My cousin did a 6-month AI course online but couldn't get interviews because he didn't have a "recognized" degree. Unless companies change their mindset, coaching classes will keep thriving unfortunately.
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Sarah B
Interesting perspective! In the West we're seeing more skills-based hiring. Maybe India can leapfrog directly to this model with AI's help. The coaching class industry might need to reinvent itself to stay relevant in the coming decade.
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Karthik V
While I appreciate Shekhar Kapur's vision, this feels too optimistic for India. Our education system moves at snail's pace. AI education might work for urban elite, but what about villages with poor internet? Coaching classes fill that gap today.
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Neha E
The pressure to get into coaching starts from 8th standard now! Parents are spending their life savings. If AI can reduce this burden while maintaining quality, it would be revolutionary. But certification needs to be addressed properly.

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