Mahindra Group Chairman Anand Mahindra, in his New Year message, stated that Artificial Intelligence (AI) should be viewed as an accelerator, not a threat. He believes AI will enhance practical, 'hands-on' skills, transforming blue-collar jobs into 'gold-collar' careers with increased income and dignity. Mahindra emphasized that skilled technicians and craftspeople working alongside AI will become highly valuable, leading to a rediscovery of the importance of those who build and repair. He also touched upon global talent mobility shifts potentially benefiting India.