AI Layoffs Shock India: Nitesh Gupta Demands Urgent Policy Reform
In response to unprecedented AI-driven layoffs in India's tech sector, Nitesh Gupta, CEO of Quick Company, is calling for a regulatory overhaul to safeguard affected workers. Gupta's rallying cry includes mandatory reskilling initiatives funded by company profits, comprehensive unemployment insurance for tech professionals, and strict 'human-AI hybrid' job mandates. As firms like Infosys, TCS, and Wipro cut substantial portions of their workforce due to automation, the need for government intervention has become critical to prevent mass unemployment and social unrest in one of the world's largest IT ecosystems.
Apr 6