Quiet quitting comes to India. AI will make it worse.
There is evidence that AI, while helping experts become more productive, is hollowing out the skills young people acquire early in their careers.
Emerging AI technology in India is causing a concerning trend of "quiet quitting" among employees, according to recent studies. While AI tools assist professionals in becoming more efficient, they are also eroding the foundational skills that young workers develop at the start of their careers. This disparity has resulted in a significant increase in workplace disengagement, particularly in a country like India, where the job market is struggling to provide adequate opportunities for the youth.
Gallup's 2025 State of the Global Workplace survey reveals that employee engagement has plummeted for the second consecutive year, reaching its lowest point since 2020. In India, a mere 23% of workers feel connected to their jobs, while 59% are merely getting by, and the remaining employees have checked out entirely. With the current subscription plan, readers are unable to comment on stories; however, they are encouraged to create a display name in their subscriber account to participate in future discussions.
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