Headroom for AI-led productivity boost high in India: MeitY Secretary

The headroom for raising productivity through the use of artificial intelligence (AI) is much higher in India than in other nations, S Krishnan, secretary at the electronics and information technology ministry, said on Thursday.

Speaking at an event organised by global tech industry group Business Software Alliance (BSA), he said AI’s disruption to jobs in India would also be lower since white collar jobs make up a limited proportion of the total employment.

“In terms of use for productive purposes, India is one of the leading adopters of AI. 70% of…