• Dr. Kuthumbaka Kavitha

Artificial intelligence (AI) heralds the advent of a transformative era wherein technological progress and societal evolution converge to fundamentally reconfigure global economies, employment frameworks, and industrial sectors. This discourse evaluates both the prospects and challenges engendered by the AI-driven economic paradigm through an examination of AI's disruptive impact on the information technology sector and associated educational systems. Drawing parallels between contemporary AI developments and historical industrial revolutions, we analyse the profound implications of AI technologies on workforce composition, labour markets, and institutional processes. As the field progresses at an accelerated pace, human-centric design methodologies and ethical imperatives emerge as essential prerequisites for the conscientious development and deployment of AI systems. IT education programs must evolve to align with the dynamic requirements of the artificial intelligence era, equipping students with the essential skills and competencies to thrive in a rapidly transforming digital landscape. Considering AI-driven automation, we further analyse the potential benefits and challenges associated with transitioning to a reduced workweek, with particular emphasis on opportunities to enhance workforce productivity, well-being, and work-life equilibrium. By strategically leveraging AI's potential while systematically mitigating its risks, we can cultivate a more inclusive and sustainable future for the information technology sector and society at large. This approach will amplify human capabilities, promote collective welfare, and establish a framework wherein artificial intelligence functions as a constructive societal force.

ADAPTING TO THE ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE REVOLUTION: TRANSFORMING THE EDUCATIONAL FRAMEWORKS AND INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY SECTOR

"ADAPTING TO THE ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE REVOLUTION: TRANSFORMING THE EDUCATIONAL FRAMEWORKS AND INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY SECTOR", International Journal of Emerging Technologies and Innovative Research (www.jetir.org), ISSN:2349-5162, Vol.12, Issue 11, page no.105-109, November-2025, Available :http://www.jetir.org/papers/JETIRHD06017.pdf

"ADAPTING TO THE ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE REVOLUTION: TRANSFORMING THE EDUCATIONAL FRAMEWORKS AND INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY SECTOR", International Journal of Emerging Technologies and Innovative Research (www.jetir.org | UGC and issn Approved), ISSN:2349-5162, Vol.12, Issue 11, page no. pp105-109, November-2025, Available at : http://www.jetir.org/papers/JETIRHD06017.pdf