The Digital Shift

The AI Skills Crisis: Why 97M New Jobs Could Go Unfilled (And How We Fix It)


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The AI revolution is creating an unprecedented opportunity: 97M new jobs by 2025. The challenge? Our education system isn't ready.


In this eye-opening episode, I reveal why the gap between academia and industry isn't just widening - it's becoming a crisis.


What You'll Learn


- Why universities are 2-3 years behind industry needs

- The hidden cost: 6-12 months of additional training per hire

- Success stories from India, USA, China and others

- Actionable solutions for educators, companies, and policymakers


Key Insights


- The real reason traditional education can't keep pace

- Why computational resources matter more than ever

- How leading nations are solving the talent crisis

- The critical "soft skills" missing from AI education


Perfect For


- University leaders and educators

- Tech industry executives

- Policy makers

- Students pursuing AI careers

- HR leaders in tech


Episode Highlights:


1) The AI Skills Crisis

2) Why Traditional Education Falls Short

3) Global Success Stories

4) Practical Solutions

5) Action Steps & Recommendations


Divyan is a tech entrepreneur and AI thought leader. Former Google Business Group Champion and OpenAI Forum member. Strategy and Operations advisor for major software companies and visiting professor at premier MBA institutions.


Why This Matters Now?


With AI reshaping every industry, the cost of inaction is staggering. This episode doesn't just explain the problem - it provides a blueprint for solving it.


#ArtificialIntelligence #AIEducation #FutureOfWork #DigitalTransformation #TechEducation #WorkforceDevelopment #Innovation #TalentDevelopment


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The Digital ShiftBy Divyan Gupta