Hyderabad, April 7: BRS Working President K.T. Rama Rao urged Telangana’s youth to become entrepreneurs and job creators rather than job seekers, warning that artificial intelligence will soon disrupt traditional employment across sectors.
Speaking at a youth conclave in Hyderabad, Rama Rao highlighted AI’s rapid rise as both opportunity and threat. He noted how tools like ChatGPT and automation are already replacing routine tasks in IT, customer service, and manufacturing—fields that once guaranteed jobs for graduates.
“Don’t wait for jobs that AI will take away. Learn to build companies, create apps, start factories. That’s where the future lies,” he said. Rama Rao pointed to successful startups from Hyderabad like Swiggy and Razorpay as proof that local talent can compete globally.
He criticised government policies for failing to adapt to the AI era. “Our education system still pushes degrees for office jobs, but 70% of routine work will vanish in five years,” Rama Rao claimed, citing global reports on automation trends.
The BRS leader called for skill centres focused on AI entrepreneurship, drone tech, and green energy—areas where Telangana holds advantage. He promised support for youth startups through angel networks and easier business licences if his party returns to power.
Audience reaction was electric. “KTR speaks truth—I’ve seen friends with engineering degrees struggle while startup founders thrive,” said Ravi Teja, a 25-year-old attendee from IIT Hyderabad.
Industry experts backed his view. “AI will create 97 million new jobs globally by 2025, but only for those who adapt,” noted N. Chandrasekaran, CEO of a Hyderabad tech firm, referencing World Economic Forum data.
Rama Rao also took aim at unemployment figures, claiming Telangana’s rate hit 15% among graduates last year. He proposed tax breaks for first-time entrepreneurs under 30 and mentorship from industry leaders.
Social media buzzed post-speech. #JobCreatorsNotSeekers trended as students shared clips, with many praising his blunt talk on AI realities.
KTR’s call challenges young Indians to rethink careers amid technological upheaval, positioning entrepreneurship as the key to thriving in an AI-dominated future.
