Introduction to AI's Interdisciplinary Value

Human in the Loop and Accountability

AI's Impact on Hiring and Labor Pools

Cognizant's AI-First Blueprint

Three-Pronged AI Strategy

Hyper Productivity in Software Development

Integrating AI into Enterprise Systems

Future of Software and Technology Businesses

Measuring AI's Contribution to Coding

AI as an Equalizer in Skill Development

Interdisciplinary Skills & the Future of STEM

Open Sourcing and Shared Innovation

AI in Customer Care and Employee Care

Challenges in India's AI Revolution

Conclusion and Key Takeaways

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.

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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.
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