Zoho Founder Sridhar Vembu Discusses AI's Impact on Human Self-Worth and Purpose

Zoho founder Sridhar Vembu has expressed concerns that artificial intelligence (AI) may challenge human self-worth when it is tied to economic value or intellectual status. However, he emphasized that many meaningful human activities—such as caregiving, teaching, farming, and cultural practices—are driven by passion and purpose rather than financial reward, making them less susceptible to AI replacement. Vembu suggests society may shift focus toward these purpose-driven roles as AI reshapes work and identity.