N.R. Narayana Murthy on AI: “Don’t Fear It—Learn to Work With It”
As debates around artificial intelligence (AI) and job security grow louder, Infosys co-founder N.R. Narayana Murthy has offered a calm and insightful perspective: instead of fearing AI, individuals should focus on learning to work with it.
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In a recent conversation with Moneycontrol, the 78-year-old tech visionary dismissed the common fear that AI will lead to mass unemployment. “This whole fear that technology will take away jobs is not right. It will create a different kind of job,” he stated.
Murthy likened the rise of AI to a pivotal moment in India’s economic history—the arrival of computers in the banking sector in the 1970s. At that time, there was widespread resistance, particularly from trade unions, who feared job losses. However, the outcome defied expectations.
“Everybody said when computers came to the banking sector, jobs would go away. But jobs have multiplied by a factor of 40 to 50,” N.R. Narayana Murthysaid, underscoring how technology can generate more opportunities than it replaces.
Engineer or MBA? Skills Matter More Than Titles
N.R. Narayana Murthy didn’t delve into the binary of whether an engineering or management degree is superior. Instead, his message was clear: in the AI era, adaptability and lifelong learning are far more critical than formal titles. As technology evolves, success will favor those who evolve with it.
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