After series of layoffs, Indian-origin Google Cloud chief claims AI will not…

Despite a series of AI-related layoffs across the tech industry, Google Cloud CEO Thomas Kurian has said artificial intelligence will not eliminate technology jobs but instead help workers achieve more. The Indian-origin executive, who leads Google’s fast-growing cloud division, believes AI should be viewed as a tool for empowerment rather than displacement.

Speaking to Big Technology newsletter, Kurian said there is a “middle ground” between fears of mass automation and the reality of how AI is being deployed. “AI’s purpose is to enhance human capabilities rather than replace people outright,” he explained.