Demand of AI skills increase in India: Experts

New Delhi, May 12 (KNN) India is looking for generative artificial intelligence (AI) amid a talent crunch as most organisations in the country enter an exploration mode with generative AI in the ChatGPT era, industry experts said on Thursday.

As per a latest report by TeamLease Digital, a tech staffing firm, there are 45,000 Artificial Intelligence (AI) job openings in India, with data scientists and Machine Learning (ML) engineers being among the most sought-after careers.

AI skill shortage is now being felt across the spectrum despite Nasscom said that India currently ranks first in terms of AI skill penetration and AI talent concentration.

Most Indian firms now focus on content generation with AI, within the corporate arena, though there are several other use-cases of generative AI that are currently in play.

A Salesforce study revealed on Thursday that only 4 in 10 Indian employees are using AI in their current role - which is cited as one of today's most in-demand digital skills.

There is a gap between the skills companies need and those currently used by the workforce.

While nine in 10 Indian workers report using digital skills in their day-to-day work, only one in four workers are currently using AI skills in their day to day roles and just over half (52 per cent) report using skills beyond digital administration.

“As more companies adapt AI and automation to streamline their operations and boost efficiencies, the need to train employees to leverage these tools will become even greater,” said Sanket Atal, Managing Director, Salesforce India Operations and Site Lead, Salesforce India.

“Complimenting employees' excitement for the opportunities these tools offer with effective skills development programs should be an important part of every business leader's strategic plan,” Atal added.  (KNN Bureau)