Job openings surge over 150% as Indian demand for AI-related roles rises: study

The emergence of generative artificial intelligence (AI) has opened the door to many job opportunities in the market, with the number of job openings on the platform recording a surge of over 158%, considering research from job portal Indeed. . Posted in India. According to the study, the number of searches for generative AI and large language model jobs in March 2023 increased by more than 89% compared to the same month in 2018.

The data comes amid speculation that the sudden arrival of AI could automate jobs. A Goldman Sachs study suggests that 26% of work tasks in various fields could be automated. Similarly, Harvard Business Review says generative AI has advanced capabilities in the creative and marketing industries. But the World Economic Forum (WEF) Future of Work report says AI will create prominent roles such as machine learning specialists, scientists, data analysts and digital transformation specialists.

“India has emerged as a key player in the global AI landscape with a growing number of talented AI professionals. However, there is no denying that India has made remarkable strides in this area, and one of the key drivers of this growth is the focus on STEM education in India, which has made the technology industry more successful. A steady pipeline of skilled talent has formed, plus India has a huge population and a huge pool of talent,” said Sashi Kumar, Head of Sales at Indeed India. I’m here.

Indeed’s data reflects the surge in demand for generative AI-related roles in India and how skilled professionals are attracted to jobs in the field. However, with the advent of technology and AI, certain challenges need to be addressed, such as skilled manpower, upskilling of existing employees.

The study found similar trends in countries including Singapore, with a 94.7% increase in AI job openings over the past five years, and a 30% increase in software developer job openings in the United States.

“As the demand for AI talent continues to grow, India has an opportunity to leverage its vast talent pool and build a robust ecosystem for AI innovation and development,” Kumar added.