Infosys co-founder Kris Gopalakrishnan: ‘The opportunity for India is leveraging AI to reimagine how we use machines’

Infosys co-founder Kris Gopalakrishnan discusses the impact of AI on various sectors and the role of IT services in this evolving landscape. He notes that AI is a horizontal technology impacting every aspect of life and mentions its immediate effect on software development, programming. Despite concerns about job displacement, Gopalakrishnan believes AI will create new opportunities in integrating with existing systems and training models.

He also highlights the growing importance of AI skills in the job market and the need for reskilling existing employees. Gopalakrishnan suggests that while the IT sector in India may appear battered, it is still growing profitably and attracting multinational companies for global capability centers. He emphasizes the importance of research and development in creating a strong, self-reliant India.