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World Bank Sees AI Lifting Indian Productivity More Than Replacing Jobs
World Bank Sees AI Lifting Indian Productivity More Than Replacing Jobs
A World Bank report says 4.5% of jobs in low and middle-income countries are exposed to artificial intelligence, compared with 14.2% in high-income nations. It estimates that 16.2% of jobs in developing…
The Story in Brief
A World Bank report says 4.5% of jobs in low and middle-income countries are exposed to artificial intelligence, compared with 14.2% in high-income nations. It estimates that 16.2% of jobs in developing economies could gain from meaningful AI-driven productivity, against 18.7% in wealthier countries.
The report suggests Indian workers may gain from AI because white-collar employment forms a smaller share of the workforce. World Bank Chief Economist Indermit Gill said AI could help developing economies, but warned it may threaten call-centre work and entry-level jobs in software, finance and business services. The findings cover the potential impact on 6.8 billion people in developing countries.
The Indian Opinion
The lazy claim that AI means no layoffs in India is not supported by this report. Nor does a lower exposure rate make Indian workers immune. The World Bank points to productivity gains, but also names call centres and entry-level service jobs at risk. The useful test is whether Indian firms use AI to raise output while retaining workers, rather than simply cutting headcount. Future employment data will settle that balance.
Source: timesnownews.com
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