Artificial intelligence taking away jobs a real concern: Shashi Tharoor

Artificial intelligence is taking away jobs in the field of healthcare and information technology and it is a cause of concern, Congress MP Shashi Tharoor said. "Artificial intelligence is also making inroads into jobs like medical transcription. A World Bank report points out that 69% of Indian jobs would be taken away by robots," he said, speaking at the third day of Jain International Trade Organisation (JITO) conclave in Chennai. Mr. Tharoor spoke on the theme of youth empowerment and also inaugurated JITO's first Youth Conclave. "In the U.S., they are talking about driverless cars. What will happen to 25 million drivers in India?" he asked.