India’s Labor Minister, Mansukh Mandaviya, addressed Parliament to reassure them that artificial intelligence (AI) will not cause job losses in the country. He emphasised that the growing AI technology will instead create new job opportunities, echoing the government’s efforts to reduce unemployment.

Mandaviya pointed out that introducing past technologies like the internet and computers raised concerns about job losses but ultimately led to more job opportunities. He assured that AI applications would have a similar effect.

In response to concerns about job scarcity in West Bengal, Mandaviya criticised ongoing protests in the state, suggesting that they could hinder job creation. Given its population, he highlighted the potential for more investment and industries in West Bengal.

The minister also highlighted the government’s initiatives to reduce unemployment, mentioning the labor force participation rate rise. Additionally, he shared provisional data indicating a job creation record in India. However, the accuracy of this data was questioned due to the need for a detailed breakdown by sector.

While Mandaviya remains optimistic about AI creating job opportunities, the provisional nature of the data makes it uncertain whether AI significantly contributes to the record job creation or if other factors are at play. A more detailed sector-wise breakdown is needed better to understand the impact of AI on job creation.

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