Job Creation in the AI Era: Challenges and Solutions Why this matters AI will touch every profession, either by automating tasks, augmenting humans, or creating new categories of work. But job creation in this era won’t be automatic. It requires a strong foundation in education, leadership, and institutional vision. Without these, societies risk a deskilled workforce, fragile economies, and widening inequality. Challenges to Job Creation Erosion of Gurus & Mentorship We no longer have gurus who pass down wisdom; we only have teachers delivering curricula, often replaced by digital content and AI tutors. Elite Institutions Not Delivering Societal Value While institutions like IITs or their global peers produce talent, their institutional contribution to solving societal challenges is limited. The focus is often on rankings, placements, and exports of talent abroad. Short-termism in Society and Governance Both governments and citizens are impatient with long-term investments. Researc...