The Centre, in its response to the Rajya Sabha- (AI) is not resulting in joblessness

The Centre, in its response to the Rajya Sabha, stated that Artificial Intelligence (AI) is not resulting in joblessness but instead enhancing capabilities. 

According to the government, AI's growth is expected to contribute positively to India's annual growth rate. Meity also emphasized the significance of addressing ethical concerns related to AI, including issues such as intellectual property rights, algorithm bias, and transparency. The government is actively working towards standardizing responsible AI development and encouraging the adoption of best practices across different sectors. 

The Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (Meity) stated to Parliament that the growth of Artificial Intelligence (AI) technologies is not causing job losses but rather expected to boost India's annual growth rate. The government believes that AI will augment capabilities and not lead to joblessness. It is estimated that AI could increase India's annual growth rate by 1.3% by 2035, adding USD 957 billion (15% of current GVA) to the country's economy.

While some routine jobs may be automated by AI, it is also expected to create new job opportunities in fields like data science and data curation. To prepare the workforce for these emerging technologies, Meity has initiated the 'FutureSkills PRIME' program, aimed at re-skilling and up-skilling IT professionals to enhance their employability in 10 new/emerging technologies, including Artificial Intelligence.

Minister Rajeev Chandrasekhar responded to a question in Rajya Sabha about the socio-economic impact of generative AI on job losses. He stated that the growth of AI technologies is not causing job losses but, instead, is expected to increase India's annual growth rate. He emphasized that AI plays a crucial role in the trillion-dollar digital economy and the innovation ecosystem. The National Program on Artificial Intelligence - India AI aims to foster inclusion, innovation, and adoption for social impact.

Regarding ethical concerns, Chandrasekhar addressed issues such as intellectual property rights (IPR), copyright, algorithm bias, transparency, and potential risks associated with AI. He mentioned that various central and state government departments and agencies are working to standardize responsible AI development and promote the adoption of best practices.