A great code bloat is arising as AI turns managers into software programmers
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Summary
Everyone can now use artificial intelligence (AI) to create software code, but ensuring that these systems actually work reliably is quite another matter. Indeed, this may become the next big role for the software specialists of India’s IT service firms.
Key Facts
Type Scheme
Source Livemint - Opinion
Published Monday, 11 May 2026
Affected Population ~850 million internet users, 75,000+ startups
Key Numbers
Rs 15,000 crore for Digital India initiatives
UPI: 14 billion monthly transactions
850 million+ Aadhaar-linked mobiles
PM-JAY: 55 crore beneficiaries
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Key Stakeholders
Government Context
NDA III BJP-led NDA
Left Centre Right