The Future of Work: 10 Jobs You’ve Never Prepared For | Debjani Ghosh on SparX

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In this episode of SparX, Mukesh sits down with, Debjani Ghosh, leader of the Frontier Tech Hub within NITI Aayog for a critical discussion. They dive deep into India's technological future, the existential role of AI in national growth, and the dramatic changes impacting careers and geopolitics. Debjani, who brings a unique perspective from 21 years at Intel and leadership at NASSCOM, discusses her experience driving change from within the government and why technology is now the "axis of power" globally. Key Discussion Points: 00:00–05:57 - How AI will reshape India’s job market and still create more roles despite major productivity-driven losses. 05:57–13:42 - Why rapid skilling and AI adoption have become essential for India’s growth and global competitiveness. 13:42–24:17- How the India AI Mission plans to help India catch up in AI through a new PPP model and a shift in R&D mindset. 24:17–39:24 - The rise of frontier tech—especially programmable biology—and why India must build a maker mindset. 39:24–54:14 - Why India needs AI-first education, a National AI Talent Mission, and a complete pivot in the IT services model. Resource List: AI Report 2025 - https://niti.gov.in/sites/default/files/2025-10/Roadmap_for_Job_Creation_in_the_AI_Economy.pdf #ai2026 #ai #nitiaayog #agi #geopolitics Credits: Music: High Impact by ArcticFoxMusic Link to Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cypqGpxAX_0"