In an interview with CNBC-TV18, Das noted that every significant technological advancement brings anxiety, but history indicates that humanity eventually adapts. “It’s truly frightening. I believe every technological advancement brings some level of fear. Predicting the future, especially with such developments, is challenging,” he explained.
Menlo Ventures has invested in Anthropic, an AI company currently valued at $65 billion. Das views this firm as a glimpse into the future of work. He shared a recent experience using Anthropic’s Claude Code to analyze a vast Excel file.
“I aimed to conduct a cohort retention analysis based on dollars, transactions, and customers. Normally, this task would take an MBA associate a week to finish. The computer accomplished it in two minutes, generating impressive graphs,” he remarked. “If that’s not impressive, I don’t know what is.”
Das asserts this signifies a significant shift in our understanding of skilled labor, especially in software engineering.
“We are finally entering an era where, in this highly skilled job, machines can manage numerous aspects of the work. This represents a monumental change.”
Nevertheless, he remains hopeful. While AI might lessen the necessity for large teams, Das contends that those affected will likely discover new and productive paths.
“Even if a job no longer requires 100 people and can be handled by 10, those 90 individuals might pursue new, productive endeavors—and society as a whole benefits,” he added. He also pointed out the increasing number of billion-dollar companies being operated by very small teams—sometimes with fewer than ten members.
As this technology advances, a critical question lingers: when will AI impact productivity and GDP figures? “I believe it’s on the horizon,” Das stated. “Change requires time… but I remain very optimistic about what lies ahead.”
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(Edited by : Ajay Vaishnav)
