How AI is Opening New Doors for India’s Rural Talent in White-Collar Jobs

A few years ago, AI felt like something out of science fiction. It was then deemed something to fear due to its potential to put factory workers out of jobs. But today, it’s quietly sitting beside us at work — writing reports, analysing data, handling customer queries — and in the process, reshaping what it means to have a white-collar job. For professionals across sectors all over the world, it’s a moment of reckoning. For India’s rural talent, it might just be the most significant opportunity yet.

Is AI replacing white-collar jobs?

Across industries such as finance, law, and more, AI is moving from the sidelines to centre stage. Research from IBM shows that 59% of businesses actively use AI in their businesses, and approximately 74% of them are increasing their investments in AI in areas like R&D and workforce ...