Khosla Flags Massive AI Disruption at India AI Impact Summit 2026
New Delhi, February 17: Indian-American venture capitalist Vinod Khosla on Tuesday delivered a stark warning about the future of work, stating that by 2050, people may not need jobs as Artificial Intelligence continues its rapid expansion across industries.Speaking at the India AI Impact Summit 2026, Khosla said the transformation of employment structures is not a distant possibility but an unfolding reality. According to him, as early as 2025, it will become evident that traditional job models are undergoing dramatic change.
“Artificial intelligence could eliminate large parts of white-collar employment,” Khosla said, underlining the disruptive force of advanced AI systems.
IT Services and BPO Industry Face Existential Risk
Khosla specifically cautioned that IT services and business process outsourcing firms could face severe disruption in the near term. He said such companies could “almost completely disappear” within the next five years, reiterating that the outsourcing industry itself could be gone by 2030.He observed that many in India remain unconvinced about the scale of AI’s impact on the IT sector. However, he argued that accelerating technological progress will fundamentally reshape industries that have historically powered India’s economic growth.
Long Corporate Tenures May Reduce Adaptability
Beyond industry disruption, Khosla also questioned long career spans within large corporations. He said working 15 to 20 years at a single major company could reduce professional adaptability in a fast-evolving technological landscape.According to him, professionals who remain in static environments risk losing flexibility as industries undergo structural change driven by AI.
Support for Sovereign AI and India’s AI Push
Despite his warnings, Khosla praised India’s artificial intelligence initiatives and described the summit as highly successful, noting that more than three lakh participants had registered for the event.He expressed strong support for the development of sovereign AI models tailored to national priorities. Countries, he said, should build their own AI systems, particularly for sensitive sectors such as cybersecurity and defence, rather than rely on foreign-developed models.
Khosla also highlighted his investment in Sarvam, stating that it aligns with India’s broader AI ambitions.
As AI continues to evolve, Khosla’s remarks place the spotlight on the future of employment, the resilience of India’s IT ecosystem, and the growing push for nationally aligned artificial intelligence infrastructure.
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