AI Redefines Employability: Focus Shifts from Technical Knowledge to Fluency

The way we think about employability is changing due to AI. Instead of focusing on specialized technical knowledge, employers are looking for individuals who can apply AI across various functions and workflows.

A recent study by IBM found that only around 30% of employees currently possess the required level of AI literacy, which needs to rise to nearly 57% by 2030.

India's skills gap is concentrated in AI and emerging technologies, with a demand for talent in these areas growing at 12-15% quarter-on-quarter. As a result, continuous capability building is becoming essential for employability.

To bridge the gap, universities are partnering with IT companies to offer industry-aligned AI courses. For instance, IBM has partnered with Christ (Deemed to be University) in Bengaluru to launch the IBM Innovation Centre for Artificial Intelligence, which focuses on collaborative research, internships, and hackathons.