Misleading news should not worry IT engineers
With ref to news https://www.businesstoday.in/jobs/story/ai-layoffs-in-india-66-of-ai-and-ml-workers-expect-job-cuts-within-3-6-months-engineers-remain-least-worried-548225-2026-08-10 The article’s headline is attention-grabbing, but the interpretation needs considerable caution . The most interesting finding is actually the apparent contradiction: AI/ML professionals are among the most worried about AI-driven job cuts, while engineers are reportedly among the least worried. 1. The 66% figure does not mean 66% will lose their jobs The wording matters. “66% expect job cuts within 3–6 months” means expectation/perception , not an observed probability of individual job loss. There are at least three very different propositions: 66% believe their team may see headcount reduction. 66% believe their own job is at risk. 66% will actually lose their jobs . Only the first appears to be claimed. Headlines can easily make readers interpret it as the third. 2. Why would AI/ML...