A recent report by Emeritus, one of the leading online education providers revealed that a staggering 94% of Indian employees believe that AI (artificial intelligence) skills will boost their careers significantly.

This figure indicates the rising recognition of AI, its transformative potential in the workplace, and the significance of acquiring AI-related skills for career advancement.

This report by Emeritus is based on the survey of more than 6,000 professionals in various sectors (including software and IT services), insurance, manufacturing, and finance) aged 21-65 across 18 countries. According to this report, Indian professionals are leading in AI adoption with 96% of them using this technology and generative AI tools at work, surpassing the UK (84%), the US (81%) and.

This shows that the Indian workforce is embracing AI technologies and integrating these tools into various work processes proactively.

Ashwin Damera, CEO and Co-Founder of Emeritus said “As the world undergoes economic and technological changes, the workforce needs to keep up with the time and evolve their approach to work with new skills, mindsets, and competencies”.

“The findings highlight the resilience and forward-thinking mindset of Indian professionals and their employers in positioning AI as a career catalyst” he added.

According to this report, Indian learners see four key AI trends; rapid adoption, prioritising AI skills, workplace transformation, and job displacement concerns. Additionally, the findings underscore the need for professionals to acquire AI skills to stay competitive and relevant in the rapidly evolving job market.

Source: https://hr.economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/trends/94-of-indian-workforce-believe-ai-skills-will-skyrocket-careers-report/117882657