The global workforce is facing a serious talent shortage. With the emergence of new and rapidly evolving technology, workers at all levels need new skills to meet the everchanging market demands. ■ AI will be an important skill in the future workforce (Image) Rapid evolution of technology in the last few years has dramatically altered the jobs scenario not just in India but also globally. India is experiencing a challenging environment of rapidly changing skills requirements from industry combined with a higher education sector struggling to keep up. Emerging technologies, like AI and Machine Learning have put the industry on a fast track towards automation. There has been a lot of concern around students, new employees and even experienced IT veterans on losing jobs to machines, which I believe is an extreme view. Rather the nature of jobs will change, some will become obsolete while new roles get created. This has, after all, been the reality of the industry since the d...
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