India has 45,000 job openings in AI, demand for skills rising: Report

37% organisations provide employees tools to build AI-ready workforce, says survey

There were 45,000 job openings in India last month for artificial intelligence (AI) roles, with data scientists and machine learning (ML) engineers being top careers, said a report on Monday.

A focus on ML applications is creating demand for AI professionals proficient in scripting languages, according to ‘Initiative for Critical and Emerging Technologies (iCET) - Forces Shaping Future of Technology’ report by Teamlease, a human resource company.

Building conventional ML models will be the foremost skill required for a career in AI. New engineers specialising in AI can expect starting salaries ranging between Rs 10 lakh and Rs 14 lakh