Workplace Impact

India AI Myth Busted ยท Google/Ipsos 2026 Survey Analysis

Shashwat Ghosh

"In the West, AI job displacement reads as an existential threat. In India, 69% see AI-driven job changes as positive. This reflects a growth mindset at scale. Position AI upskilling as a career accelerator."

โ€” Shashwat Ghosh, Cofounder & AI GTM Strategist, Helix GTM Consulting

๐Ÿ’ผ Workplace & Future Outlook

AI Job Changes = Good (Q21)
IND
69%
World
49%
AI Will Benefit Workers (Q13)
IND
82%
World
67%
AI Good for Economy (Q19)
IND
54%
World
45%
AI Creates New Jobs (Q26)
IND
63%
World
50%
India World

๐Ÿ’ก Key Insight

India's +20pp lead in job optimism reflects a growth mindset at scale. Position AI upskilling as a career accelerator, not a defensive measure.

Shashwat Ghosh

Shashwat Ghosh

Cofounder & AI GTM Strategist

HELIX CONSULTING

๐Ÿ“Š Data Sources

Google/Ipsos "Our Life With AI" 2025
21,043 adults | 21 countries
Sep 22 - Oct 10, 2025 | Published Jan 15, 2026