The Times of India

AI rush meets workforce lag: Is readiness becoming the real crisis behind automation?

A 2026 analysis by Resume Now, based on Lightcast data, reveals a widening gap between rapid AI adoption and workforce readiness across key industries. Frontline sectors remain most exposed, with training lagging behind deployment. The report warns that without structural investment in upskilling, AI may not eliminate jobsbut could leave workers increasingly sidelined and disempowered.