What happens when 20% of your code is written by machines? In this Corner Office Conversation, host Anirban Chowdhury speaks to Ravi Kumar, CEO at Cognizant, to unpack how the tech major is reimagining IT services through AI, automation, and open innovation.
With a strong push toward interdisciplinary talent, Ravi explains how Cognizant is redefining productivity and expanding access to software development beyond traditional STEM fields. From open-sourcing its NEURO platform to preparing for an AI-led future, the company is building a more agile and inclusive tech ecosystem.
As India positions itself as a global AI hub, the episode explores whether frugal innovation and a strong digital backbone can help it overcome constraints in computing power and regulation and power the next chapter of global tech transformation.
Tune in.
You can follow Anirban Chowdhury on his social media: Twitter and Linkedin
Check out other interesting episodes from the host like: Tariffs trump trade, Health Hazards in your Grocery Bag, Trump vs Harvard: India Impact, Explaining India’s Record FDI Freefall and much more.
Catch the latest episode of ‘The Morning Brief’ on ET Play, The Economic Times Online, Spotify, Apple Podcasts, JioSaavn, Amazon Music and Youtube.

India AI Impact Summit: Mistral AI's Arthur Mensch on Decentralizing AI Power
12:54

India AI Impact Summit: Vinod Khosla on Why 2047 Could Free Every Indian from Survival Work
22:33

India AI Impact Summit: Palo Alto Network's Nikesh Arora on Why Your AI Firewall isn't Ready Yet
14:18