Cognizant CEO says AI creates fresher job opportunities

economictimes.indiatimes.com — June 12, 2025 at 10:00 AM UTC

Cognizant CEO Ravi Kumar predicts AI will generate more job opportunities for recent graduates, contradicting fears of job losses. He believes AI will lower entry barriers and boost productivity for junior developers. Kumar stated that AI will shift engineering roles, enabling developers to create software that directs AI agents. He cited a 37% productivity increase among junior developers at Cognizant, compared to 17% for more experienced staff. Kumar's optimism contrasts with warnings from some tech leaders, but aligns with Google's CEO, who sees AI expanding opportunities. Kumar believes AI will increase overall work volume, not reduce the workforce.

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