AI Will Transform Jobs, Not Replace Them: Akash Ambani

Mumbai: Akash Ambani, Chairman of Reliance Jio Infocomm Limited (RJIL), emphasized that artificial intelligence (AI) will revolutionize the job market rather than eliminate existing roles. Speaking at Mumbai Tech Week 2025, Asia’s largest AI event held at the Jio World Centre, Ambani underscored AI’s potential to drive economic growth and create new employment opportunities.

During a conversation with Dream11 CEO Harsh Jain, Ambani drew parallels between AI’s impact and previous technological disruptions. “When the internet emerged, new industries were born—fintech, e-commerce, and the creator economy. Content creators on platforms like YouTube and Instagram now earn full-time incomes, which was unimaginable a few decades ago. Similarly, AI will lead to the creation of new jobs,” he said.

Ambani also highlighted AI’s role in reshaping key sectors such as agriculture, education, and healthcare. He stressed that AI is poised to be the engine behind India’s economic acceleration, predicting double-digit growth in the coming years. “AI is the biggest technological shift of our lifetime. It has the potential to propel India’s economy at a 10% growth rate for the foreseeable future,” he noted.

For India to establish itself as a global leader in AI, Ambani outlined three critical pillars: robust AI infrastructure, advanced research and development, and a skilled workforce. He also revealed that Isha Ambani and Shloka Ambani have started integrating AI into their new educational initiatives.

Reaffirming Jio’s commitment to AI-driven growth, Ambani pointed to the company’s latest investment in AI infrastructure. “At Jio, we are already making strides. In Jamnagar, we recently announced the development of a gigawatt-capacity AI data center, reinforcing our commitment to digital transformation,” he said.

As AI continues to evolve, Ambani remains optimistic about its role in mass employment generation and technological advancement, positioning India at the forefront of the AI revolution.