Workplaces need to be prepared to overcome disruptions from machine learning: Singh

New Delhi, Feb 17 (PTI) Automation, artificial intelligence and micro-innovation are the three megatrends that will sweep the world beyond 2020 and workplaces need to be prepared to overcome "disruptions" from machine learning, Union minister Satya Pal Singh said. Addressing a gathering here at the 11th Higher Education Summit hosted by ASSOCHAM here, he also said it was "high time", institutions put students through entrepreneurship programmes. "Beyond 2020, three megatrends will sweep the world �?? automation, artificial intelligence and micro innovation. These will have a massive impact on workplaces, and how best we educate and equip people, with appropriate skills since medium and high-skilled jobs will remain in demand," Singh was quoted as saying in a statement by the umbrella business body. "Therefore, workplaces need to be best prepared to overcome disruptions from machine learning," the Minister of State for HRD said.