AI job market: Indian tech firms ramp up hiring for AI trust and safety roles amid surging demand

Tech multinationals, consulting firms, global capability centres, and IT services and software product companies in the country are “aggressively” hiring for specialised AI trust and safety roles as they invest in the privacy, responsibility and governance aspects of AI on a “war footing,” top headhunters said.

Companies like Infosys, KPMG, and Accenture are highlighting the need for such talent. Hiring in this space has surged 36% year-on-year, and the demand for AI trust and safety professionals is expected to grow by 25-30% in 2025, data…