INDIA'S CS GRADUATE GLUT LOSES EDGE TO AI CODING TOOLS
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India's 1.5 million annual computer science graduates no longer provide a competitive advantage as AI coding tools reshape hiring. Major tech firms like Infosys are overhauling recruitment strategies to prioritize AI skills over raw numbers.
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