By Riya R Alex
Publication Date: 2025-11-16 01:50:00
Perplexity AI CEO Aravind Srinivas has addressed concerns about artificial intelligence causing job losses, particularly in India, emphasising that history shows humanity’s ability to adapt through learning. He admits there may be temporary job losses but remains hopeful about technology’s potential to enhance education and progress.
In a recent interview with The Hindustan Times (HT), Srinivas was asked about the economic anxiety surrounding AI and concerns over job losses, particularly in a country like India.
Emphasising on the importance of education, Srinivas said, “Every great transition in history has created this fear, but we always adapt and advance. How? It’s the same way every time: through learning. Education. Increasing our knowledge, which increases the things we can do.”
Acknowledging temporary layoffs, he said, “With any new technology of automation, there is a risk of some temporary job loss, but we’ve proven throughout history that we adapt and do more. The only thing that’s different this time is that the technology changing the world is also very good at helping us learn. So I’m optimistic.”
Perplexity CEO’s remarks come when AI is expected to bring a ‘seismic’ shift in the industries affecting the jobs of more than 1.8 crore people over three key sectors by the year 2030, according to a report by the news agency PTI.
Concerns have also increased regarding several tech giants, including Amazon and Tata Consultancy Services (TCS), which…
