The report, which said four out of every five respondents globally are planning to educate themselves in the field of AI, revealed growing optimism among Indians, 59% of whom are already self-studying such skills or undertaking basic AI courses. These efforts are bolstered by AI training provided by Indian employers, placing India ahead of European countries and even the US.
“Artificial intelligence is transforming the way we work. This year’s report emphasises on the accelerating need for AI skills at the workplace and how we can harness it for greater productivity and success,” said Guruprasad Mudlapur, president of the Bosch Group in India and managing director of Bosch Ltd.
Conducted in Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, the UK and the US, the Bosch Tech Compass survey aims to explore global perspectives on emerging technologies, encompassing people’s attitudes, beliefs, expectations and concerns. In Germany, France and the UK, 1,000 people were surveyed, while the numbers were double in China, the US, Brazil and India.
Almost two-thirds of the respondents (63%) across the world strongly agreed on AI becoming a standalone subject in schools.
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This finds further resonance in India where schools and universities are already believed to be equipping youngsters with AI skills. With 60% of Indians expecting the government to endorse and spearhead such education, the report underlines the country’s broader ambition to cultivate a tech-savvy generation prepared for a future shaped by AI.As much as 84% of Indians feel that technological progress will make this world a better place, with 63% believing AI to be the most influential technology in the next decade, as per the survey. Similar to the last edition, Indian respondents continue to repose faith in the transformative potential of technology to specifically address environmental challenges, underscoring the nation’s commitment towards sustainable development.
While India’s optimism towards AI adoption remains high, the survey also highlights key concerns, including job displacements especially in manual and cognitive roles coupled with plagiarism risks, and the potential for increased social inequality. About 86% of the respondents to the survey also emphasised the need for binding codes of conduct to guide ethical AI usage in corporations.
