Nandan Nilekani warns AI backlash looms if white collar workers feel threatened by jobs

The “train wreck” starts when workers think AI is a threat

Infosys chairman Nandan Nilekani says AI adoption risks a backlash if white-collar employees see it as a direct threat. He argues companies and policymakers must urgently highlight AI’s real societal value—raising incomes and improving healthcare—to avoid a “train wreck.” With strong digital infrastructure, India can lead global AI rollout by prioritizing inclusive, accessible use cases.