Zoho’s Sridhar Vembu warns AI could let one person do the work of 10

Zoho's founder, Sridhar Vembu, cautioned that artificial intelligence could enable a single person to do the work of 10 employees who traditionally perform computer-based tasks. In a social media post, Vembu stated, "Any job performed on the computer has this risk now: one smart person using AI can perform the work of 10 people."

He further emphasized that the risk is becoming increasingly real. However, Vembu did not predict that 90% of computer-based workers would lose their jobs. Instead, he highlighted that AI-driven productivity gains could make it possible for industries that could not previously afford to hire software engineers or digital marketers to do so.

Vembu also noted that the changes brought about by AI would lead to a broader "rebalancing across the economy," which could be painful but necessary. He urged people to accept that this shift is coming and to prepare for it. The post quickly gained attention, sparking various reactions from netizens regarding the impact of AI on employment and the economy in India.