AI could wipe out IT, BPO jobs in India: Khosla
Venture capitalist Vinod Khosla says IT and BPO jobs might "almost completely disappear" by 2030 as AI starts handling more cognitive tasks.
He also sees big changes ahead for careers like accounting, law, medicine, and chip design over the coming years.
Shift from services to AI products
Millions in India work in IT and BPO thanks to outsourcing and lower labor costs—but Khosla warns that AI is quickly making these advantages outdated.
His advice? Shift gears toward building AI-based products for global markets instead of sticking to traditional service roles.
This could help India become a major AI exporter by 2030.
Need for 'sovereign' AI
Khosla also stressed the need for "sovereign" AI—tech built to fit India's unique needs. He pointed to projects like Sarvam (building an Indian AI model) as good examples.
Plus, he highlighted how near-free "AI doctors" could one day offer round-the-clock healthcare across the country.
But he cautioned that all these gains should be shared fairly so everyone benefits—not just a few.