Subhi Agrawal
Vice President of Social Impact at LinkedIn, Meg Garlinghouse, says Artificial Intelligence (AI) is undoubtedly here to stay, swiftly transforming how we work and conduct business. It’s no longer a future concept but a vital part of our daily work lives.
“AI as a Poweful Career Enabler”
“We see AI as a powerful career enabler, not a detractor. In fact, AI is a tool designed to act as your trusted assistant, helping you navigate your workday. At LinkedIn, we recognise this. Which is why we’re putting generative AI in the hands of our members and customers to help them be more productive and easily connect to opportunities,” Garlinghouse said.
In a report of indianexpress Garlinghouse expresses his perspective about shift in the global workplace due to AI as Over the past three years, AI has evolved from being seen as a threat to jobs to being recognized as a powerful tool for enhancing productivity at work.
“These tools help professionals by taking care of routine tasks, freeing up their time to focus on what truly matters—the creative, human, and high-impact work that only they can do,” Garlinghouse said.
“Human skills will continue to be irreplaceable in the era of AI, which means professionals who can bring a balance of the right technical and soft skills will have greater chances to thrive in this era of work,” she added.
A Panel Discussion
In a panel discussion, Garlinghouse was joined by Shankar Maruwada, co-founder of Ekstep; Puneet Chandok, president of Microsoft India; Manu Chopra, co-founder of Karya Inc; Manish Sabharwal, vice chairman of TeamLease, moderated by Ruchee Anand, senior director, talent and learning solutions at LinkedIn.
Garlinghouse said that data showed a 25% shift in skills needed since 2015 with a trend expected to increase to 68% by 2030. “Our jobs are changing even when we are not changing our jobs,” Meanwhile, Maruwada said “In the 1870s, Alexander Graham Bell and Thomas Edison showcased the telephone and electric bulb, but it took decades for these innovations to transform industries,”Maruwada emphasized that AI’s true power lies in its ability to make intelligence and understanding broadly accessible.
“Potential To Raise Wages”
On the contrary , Microsoft India’s Puneet Chandok says AI can support first-year doctors in India by offering them access to the same level of expertise as experienced professionals.
“This has the potential to raise wages and opportunities for younger professionals,”
While discussing AI’s immense potential, all the panelists also recognized the challenges of scaling AI in India.
Maruwada stated “We need localized data in our own languages, and this is a massive challenge.
Technology is running far ahead of society, and the gap between the two creates tension”
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