Andrew Ng, founder of Google Brain and co-founder of Coursera, argues the AI industry faces a severe talent shortage rather than job displacement, stating "many companies just can't find enough skilled AI talent" in his December newsletter.
Ng outlined three recommendations for aspiring AI professionals: build complete systems from data collection through deployment instead of just demos, maintain consistent hands-on practice with theoretical learning, and optionally read research papers for cutting-edge problems.
The talent crunch has prompted unprecedented compensation packages for AI researchers while over 90 percent of global enterprises are projected to face critical skills shortages by 2026, potentially costing the global economy $5.5 trillion in delays and missed revenue.
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