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IMF Chief Warns of AI-Driven Job Shock in India Affecting Millions

livemint.comBy The warning comes as India hosts the AI Summit 2026, where global policymakers, founders, and investors have gathered to debate the future of artificial intelligence and its economic consequences. Prominent voices at the summit, including venture capitalist Vinod Khosla, have echoed similar concerns about the scale and speed of disruption AI could unleash. Georgieva further said that exposure to AI could reach as much as 60% of jobs in advanced economies, while India's impact level is expected to be around 26%, she noted, citing IMF-supported studies.Saturday, February 21, 20261 min read
India at risk of AI-driven job shock affecting millions entering workforce each year, warns IMF chief | Today News

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Key Takeaway

IMF Managing Director Kristalina Georgieva warns that AI could severely impact India's workforce, particularly affecting millions of young people entering the job market each year. She estimates that around 26% of jobs in India could be impacted by AI, highlighting the urgent need for governments to prepare their populations for the AI-driven economy.

IMF Managing Director Kristalina Georgieva warns that AI could severely impact the global workforce, particularly in India, due to its sheer scale of workforce. Details here.

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