Leading IT giants are planning to recruit more than 40,000 freshers in the upcoming six months according to TeamLease EdTech s Career Outlook Report 2024.
The rise in demand for talent in generative artificial intelligence (gen AI) has led organizations to upskill their existing employees rather than rely solely on fresh hiring. Companies are investing in comprehensive training programs and partnerships with educational institutions to bridge the skills gap and stay competitive. Leaders recognize the importance of staying informed about AI advancements and implementing ethical frameworks to ensure secure and innovative application of AI.
Businesses are now scrambling to appoint AI leaders, with some metaverse executives reinventing themselves as AI experts. Compensation packages for AI leaders average above $1 million. Most companies have moved on from the metaverse trend, focusing instead on AI. The fickle nature of technology trends is evident in the shifting focus from metaverse to AI.
AI Jobs: Businesses are now scrambling to appoint AI leaders, with some metaverse executives reinventing themselves as AI experts. Compensation packages for AI leaders average above $1 million. Most companies have moved on from the metaverse trend, focusing instead on AI. The fickle nature of technology trends is evident in the shifting focus from metaverse to AI.
Advertising giant Publicis Groupe SA made an unusual executive hire in mid-2022 - a lion-headed digital avatar named Leon who would serve as "chief metaverse officer," guiding clients through the virtual realm that had seized real-world attention.