AI Skill Scouts: Mapping the Talents of the Future

Attention, AI enthusiasts! You think handling AI is just about robots and coding? Think again! Our international survey reveals the surprising truth: You're more prepared for AI than you know. ChatGPT spills the tea on which skills matter most for using AI tools. Curious to know if your skills make the grade? Check our newsletter including step-by-step advice on how to minimize AI skill gaps in your company!

Got the skills to handle AI like a pro? People are generally aware of the hard skills required for AI-related fields such as robotics and programming. But what about the other jobs that indirectly use AI as a tool? Which skills are necessary? Well, guess what? We asked ourselves the same question.

In the age of robot domination, certain skills reign supreme: obedience, adaptability—hold on, let's get serious for a moment. The last one is not even a lie. Here is our most surprising and uplifting finding: People are more prepared for the implementation of AI than they realize. So, which are the skills that truly matter when it comes to using AI-tools like ChatGPT? Find out in our brand-new research!

Throwback: Remember when we asked ChatGPT about vital skills in our third edition? Now, we've conducted a new survey to see how widely these skills are distributed amongst the workforce and their perceived importance. Hint: People's views aren't exactly in line with ChatGPT's, and we find ourselves siding a bit more with our AI friend. Curious? Hop on over to the Trend Radar of our last AI newsletter!

Look who's booming in the job market! The number of AI jobs advertised in May 2023 did a little victory dance and showed off a 19% increase compared to those pre-pandemic days of May 2019. After reaching its peak in November and December 2022, the level of AI vacancies is now settling at a new cozy high level.

Our labor market experts suspect that the trends around ChatGPT etc. played a significant role in this. Many companies wanted to ramp up with hiring AI experts as quickly as the descend of said rollercoaster. Moreover, folks who are familiar with new technological developments will also be in demand in the future. But don't worry, we don't all have to become developers now. It's much more important to be curious, to try out new tools and to adapt the methods that will make us better in our daily work.

Synthetic Media: AI Wizards Unleash Mind-Bending Content!

Welcome, fellow buzzword enthusiasts, to the enchanting world of Synthetic Media! Picture AI-powered sorcery that morphs voices, crafts mind-blowing deepfakes, and conjures virtual wonders. By harnessing the power of generative adversarial networks (GANs), the generator creates while the discriminator evaluates, training AI to produce lifelike videos and images. However, amidst the excitement, Synthetic Media brings concerns of misinformation, privacy, and ethics. As we venture further, let's tread carefully, prioritizing transparency, responsible usage, and protection against misuse – uphold the truth while staying creative! ?

Unveiling the Digital Talent Dilemma

In the fast-paced realm of technology, there are rising concerns about a potential shortage of digital talent. Surprisingly, the next generation of workers may not possess the anticipated digital fluency. While they navigate social media effortlessly, critical digital skills like coding and data analytics are lagging. To bridge this gap, a concerted effort is required to empower and equip the upcoming workforce with the necessary digital expertise. Let's join forces to nurture a generation of tech-savvy trailblazers who can confidently navigate the digital landscape and drive innovation.

• Assess and address skill gaps: Conduct skill assessments to identify areas for improvement in employees' AI expertise. Design a tailored training program to bridge these gaps and meet specific needs.
• Provide accessible learning resources: Ensure easy access to online AI courses, tutorials, and resources that employees can use to enhance their knowledge and skills. One finding of our survey: The majority believe AI will empower them to learn new skills!
• Foster a culture of learning and collaboration: Cultivate an environment that values continuous learning, encourages interdisciplinary collaboration, and supports innovative thinking in AI applications.
• Support external engagement: Promote participation in AI competitions, hackathons, and industry events, providing opportunities for employees to learn, collaborate, and apply their skills in practical settings.
• Evaluate and refine training initiatives: Continuously assess the effectiveness of training programs, gather feedback from employees, and make necessary adjustments to improve the impact and outcomes of AI skills development efforts.

"We need to invest in three different skill areas:

1. We all need to learn how to apply AI solutions to enhance our productivity, creativity, and problem-solving capabilities. We need to learn how artificial intelligence can supplement our human intelligence to create a powerful “augmented intelligence”. In combination with automated processes this can help us to reduce the labor shortage in many different areas.
2. We need to deliberately strengthen our social skills such as empathy, intuition and showing appreciation. These human skills will differentiate us sustainably from technology.
3. Ethical thinking and acting is one of the most important skills in the age of AI.

We all need to invest in these three skill areas to be shapers of a livable and prosperous future with AI."

Prof. Dr. Yasmin Wei? is author and a renowned professor at the Nuremberg Institute of Technology with research focus on the future of work and how artificial intelligence affects jobs and skill needs. She used to work for Accenture and BMW Group, is now member of several supervisory and advisory boards of German companies and was appointed as Member of the Steering Committee of Innovation of the German Federal Government by former Chancellor Angela Merkel in 2014. She advises companies how to prepare their workforces for the future of work and how to win and retain digital talents.