FROM ML TO CYBERSECURITY, FIVE JOBS OF THE future

AI IS CHANGING THE RULES OF WORK. SMALL BUSINESSES CAN NOW PUNCH WAY ABOVE THEIR WEIGHT AND FRESHERS WITH DIGITAL SKILLS CAN GROW MUCH QUICKER. IT'S LESS ABOUT JOB HUNTING AND MORE ABOUT STAYING AI-READY

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By now, most of us have heard enough about Artificial Intelligence (AI) to know one thing clearly, it's here to stay.

Yes, AI can automate tasks and potentially replace some jobs, but it's equally true that if you reskill and upskill, you can grow along with it instead of being pushed aside by it. India, in fact, is gearing up for a huge AI-driven employment boom. The country is expected to see 2.3 million AI-related job openings by 2027 and NITI Aayog's new Roadmap for Job Creation in the AI Economy predicts that Al could generate up to 4 million jobs by 2030. Plus, the India Decoding Jobs 2026 report by Taggd and CII shows a strong revival in hiring, with double-digit growth expected in 2026. So, if you're a student, a fresh graduate, or an aspiring professional, it's crucial to know which careers will dominate the job market in the age of AI.