Artificial Intelligence

The impact of AI is here and now, and job losses are a genuine concern

K Yatish Rajawat

October 09, 2025 | 7 Min Read

The impact of AI is here and now. Rapid advancements in the AI space are bombarding the ecosystem and Indian corporates are already facing changes at multiple levels.

The world seems like a deer caught in the headlights of the AI glare. It can see the AI train hurtling down at a 100 mph speed, but is mostly transfixed and hypnotised by its promise of a shining bright future, even if it comes at an unprecedented cost.

The impact of AI is here and now. Most people believe that this disruption lies in the future, where AI will evolve into omniscient and omnipotent AGI and potentially take over the world. However, anyone who has been a victim of fraud carried out by a call centre should realise that they have been taken advantage of by a scammer who was a BPO (Business Process Outsourcing) employee displaced by AI.

The change is happening fast, and companies are not just underestimating the impact of the disruption on people and society, but also on themselves. The disruption is happening in real time. Many had earlier warned that when it happens, it would be either ignored, or worse, seen as inevitable.

(Disclaimer: The views and opinions expressed in this article are those of the author and do not necessarily reflect the views of YourStory.)

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