AI Won’t Steal Jobs—Murthy’s Vision Turns Automation Into Opportunity

Infosys founder Narayana Murthy has entered the discussion on whether artificial intelligence impacts jobs. Contrary to widespread apprehension, Murthy believes AI will not steal jobs but bring new openings by enhancing human productivity.

AI as a Supporting Tool

Murthy emphasized that AI can be employed as a team player to enable professionals to work more effectively rather than replace them.

He also spoke about his own experience of working with ChatGPT, saying that it cut his speech preparation time in half so that he now has more time to refine ideas.

The trick, he said, is to define better requirements, and that will challenge the analysts and programmers to solve more complex problems.

Historical Perspective on Tech Disruptions

Comparing the advent of case tools in the 1970s, Murthy reminded how there were similar anxieties when automation was introduced into software development.

Far from displacing people, technology created fresh jobs and bigger opportunities, a pattern he anticipates AI to mimic.

He cited Britain's banking industry, where automation first raised eyebrows but eventually doubled the workforce over the years.

Future Outlook

Murthy appealed to experts to embrace AI as an innovation driver, and not fear job loss.

India's information technology sector will gain momentum if AI is strategically leveraged to boost quality and efficiency, he believes.

The worry, he underscored, should shift from fearing job loss to discussion of how to utilize AI for higher productivity.

Sources: Moneycontrol, India Today, NDTV, Economic Times, MSN.