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The world has transformed dramatically over the past two decades, with advancements in tech, artificial intelligence (AI), increased digitisation, the explosion of social media, and more.
These transformative changes have not only led to socio-political shifts but have also completely altered the job market. Here are some jobs that exist today that didn’t exist 20 years ago.
Note: This is not an exhaustive list
AI engineer
AI engineers build, design, maintain, and implement artificial intelligence systems. The demand for AI engineers will keep growing in the coming decades, as the AI boom accelerates.
AI ethics officer
With growing conversations around companies bypassing copyrights to train their AI models and other moral dilemmas, the role of an AI ethics officer is more important than ever.
Space tourism guide
As private players like SpaceX, Virgin Galactic, etc, have already sent tourists to space, the demand for guides, who’ll be responsible for training and the overall experience of tourists, is ever-increasing.
Drone operator
Drones have been adopted across industries like logistics, defence, media, and more. This increased adoption will also lead to growth in demand for drone pilots or operators.
Influencer
While the idea of a person making a living off social media would have sounded absurd 20 years ago, influencer as a serious career path began gaining traction in the early to mid-2010s.
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