According to a LinkedIn report, India is among the top 5 countries with fastest-growing AI talent.
Countries with fastest rate of adoption
It reported that the number of Linkedin profiles citing skills in artificial intelligence (AI) has grown 14 times in the last seven years in India, putting it among the top five in the world with fastest-growing talent for the technology.
India, Singapore, Finland, Ireland and Canada have the fastest rate of AI skills adoption.
Adoption of these skills goes beyond technology to a range of industries that include retail, education and financial services.
AI usage in organisations
Over the past year, 43 per cent of the Indian workforce has seen an increase in usage of AI in their organisations.
This growth has led to 60 per cent of all workers and 71 per cent of Generation Z professionals acknowledge the role of acquiring AI skills in their career prospects.
Importance of soft skills
Apart from these technical skills, Indians also placed strong importance on soft skills such as creativity and communications, particularly in the age of AI.
Around 91 per cent of top executives recognise this, surpassing the global average of 72 per cent.
A majority of the Indian workforce agrees with this sentiment.
7 in 10 (69 per cent) professionals believe that soft skills such as creativity and problem solving allow them to bring a fresh perspective to work.
Processions where AI has biggest impact
The top professions which were augmented by having skills in generative AI are Software engineer (96 per cent), customer service representative (76 per cent), and salesperson (59 per cent).
On the other hand, oil field operators (1 per cent), environmental health safety specialists (3 per cent), and nurses (6 per cent) are professions with the least augmentable skills.
AI-driven hiring
The report said half of India’s top executives aim to upskill or hire for AI talent in 2023.
At the same time, 57 per cent of executives are planning to increase AI use in their organisations next year.
Closing comments
“As AI shapes the future of work, India recognises the importance of human potential and the pivotal role that soft skills will play to build a world-class workforce of the future.
With India’s top executives endorsing the potency of interpersonal skills in the age of AI, we’re entering an era that values more fulfilling, human-centric work,” said Ashutosh Gupta, country manager, LinkedIn India.
