The rapid adoption of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in recent years has generated concern across industries, particularly in software and IT. Vishal Sikka, former Infosys CEO and founder of AI startup Vianai Systems, notes that AI disruption in software is not sudden but has been evolving for years.
Speaking on X (formerly Twitter), Sikka said, “I have been in these two industries for 28+ years, and in AI since I was a student — so ‘sudden’ makes me smile.” He highlighted that the real focus should not be on the speed of adoption but on how unevenly AI is reshaping work. Referring to Melanie Mitchell’s description of AI as a “jagged frontier,” he pointed out that AI accelerates routine, well-defined tasks but struggles with contextual reasoning that requires human judgment.
Sikka also observed that AI tools are reducing the need for deep technical knowledge, as less-experienced employees can now handle many routine or technical tasks. Meanwhile, tasks requiring human insight and judgment remain unchanged. He explained, “This helps them do in real-time what they did before in slow, costly, complex ways, but go far beyond that and do things that simply couldn’t be done before. And in the process, save massively in the clean up of legacy.”
As AI continues to transform industries, Sikka emphasizes that the goal should be to integrate the technology to refine workflows rather than replace human thinking or creativity. AI should enhance problem-solving, insight, and innovation, serving as a tool to augment human potential, not supplant it.
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