“AI will not steal jobs but ours it the last generation to have stable, long-term careers,” says Microsoft India President Puneet Chandok

Puneet Chandok, President of Microsoft India and South Asia, has said that people today might be the last generation to enjoy stable, long-term careers. 

Speaking at the Microsoft AI Tour, he explained that AI will not take away jobs entirely but will change how work is done. 

He urged workers to adapt by learning new skills and staying up to date with changes in technology.

Microsoft India President Puneet Chandok on How AI Will Change Jobs in India

Chandok said that the fear of AI taking jobs is misplaced. “Will AI steal jobs? I don’t think AI will steal jobs. It will break jobs into parts. It will change jobs,” he said. He stressed that refusing to learn will be a bigger problem than technology itself.

He also explained that AI will handle routine tasks and split traditional roles into smaller tasks. “You and I are the last generation to have stable, long-term careers,” he added, meaning that future workers may need to take on different roles rather than sticking to one job for life.

Chandok’s warning shows that traditional career stability is changing. As AI handles simple and repetitive work, humans will need to focus on tasks that require thinking, creativity, and problem-solving.

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Why Learning New Skills Is Important for AI Jobs

Chandok also said that learning new skills is now more important than ever. “The real pink slip in this new AI era is not automation… The real pink slip is refusal to learn,” he warned. 

He compared learning to an oxygen mask — something you need to keep close and use regularly.

He said workers who keep updating their skills will be better prepared for the changes AI brings. Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella added that using AI the right way will be important for success. Workers and companies who know how to work with AI will have an advantage.

Chandok’s message is clear: AI will change how jobs look, but it will not destroy them. Workers need to stay flexible, keep learning, and adjust to new ways of working to remain successful.

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