A recent survey of 1,552 professionals reveals over half of India's AI and ML workers anticipate layoffs within 3-6 months, while only 24% of engineers share similar concerns.
66% of AI/ML workers in India expect layoffs within 3–6 months, mirroring job-cut sentiment in sales and product roles. Hiring freezes and budget cuts—not formal announcements—drive these fears, signaling caution in AI hiring despite widespread adoption.
The survey was conducted among 1,552 India-based professionals
Aug 09, 2026
03:36 pm
What's the storyA recent survey by Blind, an anonymous community app for professionals, has revealed that 66% of employees in artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML) roles expect layoffs or significant headcount reductions within the next three to six months.
The survey was conducted among 1,552 India-based professionals.
A Blind survey reveals 66% of India's AI workers fear layoffs, while engineers feel more secure in their roles.
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Meanwhile, employee anxiety is up.
