At a time when artificial intelligence or AI is gaining more prominence, Bharat’s
younger generation or Gen Z is more likely to acquire AI skills than their
older counterparts.
Gen Z (born after the mid-1990s) Indian workers have shown 1.3 times more
interest in learning AI skills than Gen X (born from 1965 to 1980) and 2.4
times more than Baby Boomers (born from 1946 to 1964), stated a report by
LinkedIn.
LinkedIn’s Future of Work: State of AI @ Work report noted that Gen Z
professionals in India are dedicating 73 per cent more time to learning AI
skills on LinkedIn compared to other generations.
The report including data from December 2022 to September 2023 found that
global conversations around generative AI have grown by 70 per cent, across
genders, generations, occupations, and industries.
“Moving into 2024, we’re witnessing a workplace transformation led by AI
that is similar to the growth fueled by the internet in the ‘90s. Upskilling is
no longer just an option; it’s imperative, with a renewed focus on cultivating
vital human skills like leadership and problem-solving to harness AI’s full
potential,” said LinkedIn India Country Manager Ashutosh Gupta.
While AI and generative AI technologies remain novel for many,
conversations around them are top of mind across genders, generations,
occupations, and industries, as per the report.
The discourse on AI at the world level is predominantly steered by
Millennials, constituting 45 per cent of the conversation, followed by Gen Z at
26 per cent, Gen X at 21 per cent, and Boomers at 4 per cent.
In terms of gender representation, men take the lead in AI discussions,
contributing to 58 per cent, while women account for 32 per cent of the
conversation.
In India, the skills of choice differs among different generations. As
per the report, Gen Z focuses on digital expertise such as Programming
Languages, Cloud Computing, and Data Analysis, whereas Millennials and Gen X
prioritize soft skills like Leadership and Management, Personal Effectiveness,
and Personal Development.
From December 2022 to September 2023, as per the LinkedIn report, there
has been a 12 per cent increase in views for AI and AI-related jobs across
seven major economies, including Australia, Brazil, France, Germany, India, UK,
and US. These jobs are defined by titles containing AI or Machine Learning
and/or requiring AI skills.
NE Watch Desk
