Cognizant CEO: AI creates engineering jobs

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Cognizant CEO Ravi Kumar believes AI will create, not eliminate, entry-level jobs for engineering graduates, arguing it will boost productivity and increase the need for fresh talent. Kumar asserts AI levels the playing field, allowing junior developers to be more productive. He cites a 37% productivity increase for Cognizant's junior developers using AI tools, leading to a need for more entry-level workers. This optimistic view contrasts with some tech leaders' concerns about job displacement. Kumar acknowledges uncertainty but anticipates a changing job model in the AI era, emphasizing multiple outcomes are possible.


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