How intelligent automation is a tool for progression of workplaces

times education 26.05.2025 DELHI edition

How intelligent automation is a tool for progression of workplaces 

Future Of Jobs Education Times examines the impact of emerging technologies on classrooms and careers 

Focusing on Innovation Institutions are reshaping their curricula to stay ahead in the AI-driven era. Recognising that AI can automate repetitive tasks, HEIs emphasise nurturing innovation and creativity, distinctly human traits that machines cannot replicate. Courses now integrate the art of innovation. Moreover, HEIs promote translatable research with real-world impact, especially in AI ethics, bias, and accountability. Inclusivity is another core focus. Institutions are teaching how AI can break barriers for the specially abled through assistive technologies like voice recognition. Prof Debabrata Das, director, IIIT Bangalore 

Future-proofing Healthcare Sector Integrating robotics, AI, and high-fidelity simulation labs is redefining how medicine is taught and practised. Robotic surgery training programmes are now part of postgraduate curricula, with several institutions providing students exposure to robotic consoles and dual-console learning environments, ensuring familiarity with precision-driven procedures. Dr Somashekhar SP, chairman, Medical Advisory Board, Aster DM healthcare-GCC & India 

Ensuring Faster Justice When pandemic struck, it could have brought the legal system to a standstill as courts in India functioned entirely in person, with judges, lawyers, clients, and staff required to be physically present. But the India n judiciary rose to the challenge and within days, virtual hearings began, with the Supreme Court leading the way. The change has been remarkable. Today, courts such as the Delhi High Court are paperless, and apps such as LiquidText have become essential tools for advocates. Litigants can attend hearings virtually, and avoid being physically present in the court. Manish Jha , senior advocate, Supreme 

Court Resilient Pathways The automobile industry is evolving rapidly, driven by the shift towards sustainable mobility. Electric Vehicles (EVs) account for nearly 50% of our overall sales at JSW MG Motor India. Faster EV adoption in the country is also reshaping the talent demand in the industry. This shift brings a wider scope of career opportunities across the automotive ecosystem, ranging from EV manufacturing to battery technology, software engineering, AI integration, and connected car technology. These emerging domains are unlocking more diverse job opportunities, especially for India’s young tech-savvy talent pool. More than employment, the future of automotive careers is about building resilient pathways for growth. Yeshwinder Patial , director, HR, JSW MG Motor India 

Creating Contexts Society needs individuals to be comfortable operating in uncertainties and understand that an innovation must be relevant in a social context. Entrepreneurs must combine technological fluency with systems thinking. In the years ahead, founders will be required to bridge gaps between AI and ethics, local relevance and global scale, speed and sustainability. There is a shift across India’s premier institutes from treating entrepreneurship as an extracurricular activity to embedding it into the academic fabric. Incubators now serve as living laboratories where policy, pedagogy, and product meet. This architecture will shape solution providers for a changing world. Nikhil Agarwal , managing director, FITT-IIT Delhi