‘AI Will Create More Than It Destroys’: Microsoft India Chief Puneet Chandok Predicts 3-Year Rise

Artificial Intelligence is not a job killer but a job transformer — that was the big message from Puneet Chandok at the AI Impact Summit 2026. Representing Microsoft India and South Asia, Chandok predicted exponential AI growth over the next three years, pointing to rapid model advancements and accelerating adoption across sectors. He argued that while certain tasks will disappear, new categories of employment, productivity gains, and innovation-led growth will emerge at scale. Addressing concerns around automation-driven layoffs, Chandok emphasized reskilling, responsible AI deployment, and democratized access to AI resources. His remarks come amid global debates about workforce disruption and economic uncertainty. The core takeaway: AI is evolving faster than ever before, and nations that adapt quickly will shape the next economic era. For India, the opportunity is historic — but preparation is everything.