More than programming? The impact of AI on work and skills
Toby Walsh

TL;DR
This paper examines how AI advancements influence skill demands and training needs in organizations, emphasizing the importance of data science expertise and questioning the focus on technical skills alone.
Contribution
It analyzes the impact of AI on skill requirements and training in Australia and other leading nations, highlighting the need for comprehensive education strategies.
Findings
Qualified data scientists are critical for AI development
AI impacts demand for diverse skills beyond technical expertise
Educational systems must adapt to AI-driven skill needs
Abstract
This chapter explores the ways in which organisational readiness and scientific advances in Artificial Intelligence have been affecting the demand for skills and their training in Australia and other nations leading in the promotion, use or development of AI. The consensus appears that having adequate numbers of qualified data scientists and machine learning experts is critical for meeting the challenges ahead. The chapter asks what this may mean for Australia's education and training system, what needs to be taught and learned, and whether technical skills are all that matter.
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Taxonomy
TopicsHungarian Social, Economic and Educational Studies
