India’s AI confidence paradox: Engineers feel ready, but skills fail the reality test
India’s engineering workforce faces a growing AI skill paradox, reveals a Scaler-CMR study. While most engineers feel AI-ready, only a small share have practical AI development experience. Work pressures, training costs, and gender disparities further widen the gap. Recruiters are demanding real-world AI skills, signalling a shift from certification-based hiring to performance-driven validation.
India’s engineering workforce faces a growing AI skill paradox, reveals a Scaler-CMR study. While most engineers feel AI-ready, only a small share have practical AI development experience. Work pressures, training costs, and gender disparities further widen the gap. Recruiters are demanding real-world AI skills, signalling a shift from certification-based hiring to performance-driven validation.
