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Prompt engineers wanted: tech companies hunt for people who speak the AI language

Economic Times

Economic Times · 1y ago

Prompt engineers wanted: tech companies hunt for people who speak the AI language

Technology companies such as Accenture, IBM, and Tata Group are hiring thousands of artificial intelligence specialists, leading to the creation of a new category of workers called prompt engineers. Around 18,000-22,000 new roles have been created in this field in the last six months alone. These engineers, with AI and machine learning certification, can earn annual compensation of around Rs 20 lakh, while entry-level prompt engineers may be paid around Rs 4 lakh per annum. The demand for AI prompt engineers has risen by 300% year-on-year, fueled by the adoption of generative AI technologies.

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Demand is skyrocketing for prompt engineers, one of the hottest roles in AI. But some say it won't last.

Business Insider

Business Insider · 1y ago

Demand is skyrocketing for prompt engineers, one of the hottest roles in AI. But some say it won't last.

Prompt engineers, a new breed of AI engineers, are in high demand as companies look to fine-tune AI models to generate specific content. These professionals, including individuals with backgrounds in marketing and law, manipulate AI models by using natural language prompts. While some criticize the role as a passing fad, others argue that prompt optimization should be left to AI models rather than humans. Research suggests that automatic prompt optimization produces better results than human intervention. However, many prompt engineers remain uncertain about the future of their roles in the rapidly evolving AI landscape.

Talking to chatbots is now a $200K Job.

Livemint

Livemint · 1y ago

Talking to chatbots is now a $200K Job.

The emerging job role of a "prompt engineer," who fine-tunes the prompts used in generative AI language models to extract valuable information is rising. This job involves programming in plain English to achieve desired AI outputs. Prompts can be tailored using techniques such as persona prompt, new-information prompt, and question-refinement prompt. Prompt engineers can earn salaries ranging from $100,000 to over $200,000. As AI technology advances, prompt engineering is becoming increasingly important for businesses' success.

9 AI jobs you can get without being an expert coder, from product designer to sales engineer

Business Insider

Business Insider · 1y ago

9 AI jobs you can get without being an expert coder, from product designer to sales engineer

Companies are increasingly looking for AI talent, not just in programming, but also in non-technical roles that bridge the gap between technical AI development and business acumen. These roles include AI product managers, AI ethics specialists, AI sales engineers, AI business analysts, data annotators, prompt engineers, AI product designers, AI policy analysts, and AI specialists. Salaries for these roles vary depending on experience and company size, ranging from $40,000 to $400,000 annually. These positions are in high demand as organizations seek to leverage AI tools in their workflows to drive productivity and revenue growth.

Some OpenAI engineers make as much as Rs. 6.6 Cr and were key players in Sam Altman's return

Business Insider

Business Insider · 1y ago

Some OpenAI engineers make as much as Rs. 6.6 Cr and were key players in Sam Altman's return

OpenAI engineers, who threatened to quit over the firing of CEO Sam Altman, are reportedly making up to $800,000 per year. The tech industry is known for high salaries, with AI engineers earning 8-12.5% more than other engineers. OpenAI engineering roles generally pay between $200,000 and $370,000, with some specialized roles offering up to $450,000. Bonuses and stock awards can further boost compensation to around $800,000. The demand for AI talent, coupled with the scarcity of skilled workers, results in companies valuing AI professionals with high salaries and influence.

Generative AI Engineers The New Driving Force Behind India's Tech Revolution

Business Bytes

Business Bytes · 1y ago

Generative AI Engineers The New Driving Force Behind India's Tech Revolution

Generative AI Engineers are becoming a driving force in India's technology revolution, with major tech companies like Bosch, Capgemini, Microsoft, Tech Mahindra, and more investing in hiring them. Generative AI, also known as a subset of artificial intelligence, focuses on creating autonomous content and ideas. These engineers are playing a crucial role in fueling innovation, contributing to economic growth, boosting skill development, and providing a competitive advantage to companies. India's emergence as a hub for Generative AI Engineers reflects its growing prominence in the global tech landscape.

Elon Musk’s xAI hiring Hindi-speaking AI Tutors, offering up to ₹5,400/hour

Inshorts · 10m ago

Elon Musk’s xAI hiring Hindi-speaking AI Tutors, offering up to ₹5,400/hour

Elon Musk-owned xAI is hiring AI Tutors who can speak in different languages, including Hindi, Chinese, Arabic and French, and is offering to pay between ₹3,000 and ₹5,400 per hour. The tutors will be responsible for delivering "top-tier curated data with an emphasis on nuances of English and additional language". This data will be used to improve generative AI models.

RPG Group Chairperson Harsh Goenka Says: AI is Making New Jobs

StartupTalky

StartupTalky · 22d ago

RPG Group Chairperson Harsh Goenka Says: AI is Making New Jobs

RPG Group Chairperson Harsh Goenka highlights the evolving job landscape due to AI advancements, suggesting that while AI disrupts traditional roles, it also creates new opportunities. He identifies emerging roles like Prompt Engineers, AI Product Managers, and AI Ethics Specialists as in-demand jobs. These positions necessitate skills in prompt design, AI product development, and ethical oversight, respectively. Goenka emphasizes the need for adaptability and upskilling to thrive in an AI-driven future, portraying a positive outlook amid AI-related job displacement concerns.

Indian-origin Rajiv Ayyangar becomes Product Hunt CEO

Money Control

Money Control · 1y ago

Indian-origin Rajiv Ayyangar becomes Product Hunt CEO

Rajiv Ayyangar, the new CEO of Product Hunt, shares his personal experience with the platform and how it changed his life. He discusses the immense possibilities that Product Hunt holds for makers and its impact on the tech industry. Rajiv highlights the need for Product Hunt to continue supporting makers beyond their initial launch, and mentions future plans for moderation tools and improved spotlighting of new and promising tech products. He expresses his excitement about shaping the next chapter of Product Hunt.

We are all stuck in a pyramid scheme fuelled by AI FOMO

Livemint

Livemint · 2m ago

We are all stuck in a pyramid scheme fuelled by AI FOMO

The article discusses the current frenzy for AI investment, highlighting how people often overlook the limitations and errors of generative AI like ChatGPT. It illustrates this through the story of Builder.ai, a company valued at $1.5 billion, which falsely claimed to have an AI-driven solution for app design when it was actually relying on 700 human engineers. The article humorously compares this situation to low-tech, manual operations disguised as high-tech solutions.

Fiverr CEO reveals 8 jobs AI may kill off, Including his own

YourStory

YourStory · 3m ago

Fiverr CEO reveals 8 jobs AI may kill off, Including his own

Fiverr CEO Micha Kaufman warns that AI could substantially disrupt white-collar jobs, including roles like programmers, designers, and even CEOs, due to advancements in large language models and generative AI. He urges employees to upskill in AI technologies, highlighting emerging roles like prompt engineering for future relevance. This aligns with global trends anticipating significant skill changes by 2028. However, companies face mixed results, with some regretting workforce shifts to AI due to planning and infrastructure issues.

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