TCS’s layoff of over 12,000 mid- and senior-level employees signals more than restructuring — it marks the deep integration of AI into business operations
AI is not just automating repetitive tasks. In companies like Microsoft and Meta, AI now generates a significant share of code, reshaping the nature of work itself
As generative AI adoption accelerates, demand for traditional roles may shrink. Middle management and back-end technical jobs are among the most vulnerable
India’s IT sector — employing 5 million and contributing 7.5% to GDP — faces a disruption with broader economic and social implications for the middle class
Upskilling is urgent. Platforms like Coursera have seen AI course enrolments quadruple in 2024, with four learners signing up every minute
From SOAR in schools to AI integration in universities, India must scale skilling efforts across ages, supported by government, academia, and industry partnerships