Job Threats, Rogue Bots: Five Hot Issues In AI

By: Nikhil Pandey

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17 Feb 2026

Global leaders are gathering in New Delhi for the AI Impact Summit


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The summit focuses on managing rapid advances in artificial intelligence technologies worldwide


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Job losses remain a major concern as generative AI disrupts multiple industries


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India's outsourcing and customer service sectors appear especially vulnerable to automation


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Experts warn intelligent systems may widen socio-economic divides by displacing workers


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Concerns persist about harmful AI uses, including deepfakes, scams, and mental health risks


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Energy consumption from AI-driven data centres is projected to double by 2030


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Environmental worries include rising carbon emissions and heavy water usage for cooling


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Governments worldwide are introducing regulations to address artificial intelligence risks


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Some researchers warn advanced AI could pose existential threats to humanity's survival


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