{
  "id": 17315287,
  "title": "Infosys co-founder Kris Gopalakrishnan: ‘The opportunity for India is leveraging AI to reimagine how we use machines’",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/31/infosys-co-founder-kris-gopalakrishnan-the-opportunity-for-india-is-17315287",
  "topic": "ai",
  "section": "AI",
  "published": "2026-10-31T00:25:55.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The Indian Express - India",
    "slug": "the-indian-express-india",
    "url": "https://indianexpress.com/article/india/infosys-co-founder-kris-gopalakrishnan-the-opportunity-for-india-is-leveraging-ai-to-reimagine-how-we-use-machines-10944217/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Infosys co-founder and Chairman Kris Gopalakrishnan discusses the impact of AI on the industry in an interview. He notes that while AI can automate software development and create new opportunities, it is still mostly horizontal technology that impacts various aspects of life. Gopalakrishnan believes that the medium to long-term effect of AI will be positive, as productivity will increase. However, he emphasizes the importance of understanding the potential downsides of AI.\n\nIT services play a crucial role in an AI or post-AI world, as software development accounts for about 15-20% of the total effort. While automation may not significantly impact this sector in the short term, it will create new opportunities for IT services in integrating with existing systems and curating data. New systems will require development to leverage AI capabilities, leading to an expansion of opportunities for the IT services industry.\n\nThe author questions whether the IT sector in India is overreacting to market sentiments and observes that, despite a temporary slowdown, the industry is still growing profitably. IT services companies maintain high profitability due to their debt-free status, experienced leadership, and deep client relationships. Reskilling existing employees and training new talent with AI skills can help offset a potential workforce shift.\n\nThe author also highlights the emergence of product companies in India, driven by a lack of venture capital and the need for risk capital and market access. Indian-origin companies have made significant contributions to various product sectors, including banking and logistics. While the binding constraint may be a lack of risk capital, the author emphasizes the importance of changing societal risk appetite and fostering entrepreneurship.\n\nIn terms of research and development, the author stresses the need for increased investment, given the strategic importance of technology and its impact on sovereignty. Despite the limited employment opportunities in the IT sector, the multiplier effect and high per capita income of IT employees contribute to their global aspirations. The author concludes that, although the upward mobility of the IT industry may be temporary, the long-term prospects remain positive.",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}