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  "id": 3973751,
  "title": "‘Artificial Intelligence will not take jobs away directly’",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/28/artificial-intelligence-will-not-take-jobs-away-directly",
  "topic": "ai",
  "section": "AI",
  "published": "2026-08-28T13:52:35.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The Hindu",
    "slug": "the-hindu",
    "url": "https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/karnataka/artificial-intelligence-will-not-take-jobs-away-directly/article71400841.ece"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Debabrata Das, Vice-President and Country General Manager of Bhoomi India, stated that Artificial Intelligence (AI) will not directly eliminate jobs. Instead, those who possess the ability to leverage AI effectively will replace those who do not. Das made these remarks during the keynote address of the two-day national conference VarthMan 2026, organized by GM Business School in collaboration with GM Scientific Innovation and Research LLP at GM University in Davangere. He stressed the importance of continuous skill acquisition and upgrading as technology reshapes the modern workplace. Das also highlighted the need for professionals to re-certify their skills, as conventional knowledge becomes outdated. He used the example of the banking sector, where services are transitioning from physical branches to digital platforms, to illustrate these changes. Das urged students and professionals to cultivate an adaptable mindset to remain employable in the face of technological disruptions. Srinivas Subba Rao Pasumarti, Head of the Department of Management at NALSAR University, Hyderabad, agreed that technology, innovation, and sustainability are fundamentally altering management practices. He referenced reports from the International Labour Organization, stating that many traditional courses and skillsets are rapidly becoming irrelevant, making lifelong learning essential. Presiding over the conference, S.R. Shankapal, Vice-Chancellor of GM University, emphasized that a mere degree certificate is no longer sufficient for employment. Instead, independent thinking, practical skills, and continuous learning are now highly valued. Prof. Shankapal added that memorizing theories is no longer enough, as information is readily available through smartphones. The focus should be on practical application in the workplace. Dammalapati Ravinath, Dean of GM Business School and conference coordinator, stated that the conference will concentrate on developing leaders with technical expertise and the ability to make ethical and environmentally sustainable decisions in an era of AI, data analytics, and digital platforms. GM Business School Director Shivakumar S. explained that the conference gathered experts from academia, industry, entrepreneurship, research, and students to discuss the evolving demands of management education and practice. The event was attended by senior university officials, faculty members, researchers, and students. Over 70 research papers will be presented, focusing on the impact of digitalization and AI across various sectors.",
  "summary": "‘Rather, it is the one that knows how to use AI effectively who will replace the other who does not know it’",
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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."
}