AI creating 10+ entirely new job roles!

AI is revolutionizing the workforce by creating and influencing new roles across various industries. Keep in mind this is a fluid fast-moving environment; hence new roles can appear on a weekly basis! These new roles are a testament to the transformative impact of AI on the job market, paving the way for exciting career opportunities and interdisciplinary collaboration. The potential for generative AI to create entirely new jobs. Here’s a list of emerging roles related to generative AI:

AI Prompt Engineer

Prompt engineers are experts at getting generative AI applications like ChatGPT to deliver a specific output. Designing and implementing software systems that can process enormous volumes of data in real-time is the specialty of prompt engineering. The demand for talented quick engineers is increasing along with the demand for big data analytics. A successful prompt engineer has a mix of technical expertise, business acumen, and experience.

Generative Design Specialist

A bit like a prompt engineer but focusing on design outputs, this role will become increasingly popular across fields like architecture, product design, and engineering.

AI Input And Output Manager

Think of this role as the next level up from a prompt engineer – a more strategic role that oversees the information being uploaded to generative AI systems and the outputs that AI systems deliver.

Data Protection Officer for AI

As AI systems rely heavily on data, organizations are looking for individuals specialized in data protection and privacy to oversee the ethical use and safeguarding of data within AI applications. A DPO can help organizations to understand their data protection obligations and to put in place measures to comply with these obligations. This is especially important for organizations that are using AI, as AI systems can pose new challenges for data protection compliance. Also advises on the ethical use of AI.

AI Content Reviewer/Content Auditor

Across all forms of content – such as written articles, visual designs, and analysis reports – human reviewers will be needed to assess the quality, accuracy, and appropriateness of content. These roles are vital in assessing the suitability and accuracy of AI-generated content, ensuring they align with brand voice and marketing strategies.

AI Trainer

With the increasing adoption of AI, the demand for professionals who can train and supervise AI algorithms is on the rise. AI trainers develop and curate datasets, fine-tune algorithms, and ensure that AI systems are learning and evolving effectively. These are professionals who specialize in “teaching” and refining AI models.

AI Maintenance Engineer

Like any system, AI models require upkeep in terms of updating models, ensuring systems run efficiently, and troubleshooting issues.

AI Security Specialist

The cybersecurity landscape is becoming a whole lot more complicated thanks to AI, with the technology enabling more sophisticated phishing attacks, malware, and more. An Artificial Intelligence Security Specialist is responsible for developing and implementing security measures for AI-based technologies and systems. This includes conducting risk assessments, designing and deploying security measures, monitoring data networks for potential threats, and creating strategies to respond to and mitigate security incidents.

AI Ethicist

As AI becomes more prevalent, the need for professionals who can ensure the ethical and responsible use of AI technology is growing. AI ethicists are responsible for defining guidelines and regulations to govern the development and deployment of AI systems. Given the powerful capabilities of GenAI, there’s a clear need for professionals who can ensure that these systems are developed and used ethically, without biases, and in ways that are socially responsible. An AI ethicist is a professional who specializes in the ethical aspects of AI development and implementation. This role, typically integrated into AI development teams or housed within corporate responsibility departments, ensures that AI is developed and used responsibly to benefit all stakeholders. The role of an AI ethicist requires a unique blend of technical expertise, ethical understanding, analytical ability and communication skills.

AI Compliance Manager/AI Compliance Officer

If an ethicist’s role is about shaping the ethical use of AI, the compliance manager’s role is to ensure those guidelines are properly followed.

AI Personality Designer

As more and more generative AI tools emerge, it makes sense that these tools will need their own unique “personalities” to differentiate them from the competition. An AI personality designer's job is to create experimental interactions between humans and machines. They will often work within or alongside companies specialising in technology, to help make an interactive, AI-based product feel user-friendly and engaging. Think Apple’s Siri, Amazon’s Alexa, Google’s Home assistant or Microsoft’s personal digital assistant, Cortana.

Custom AI Solution Developer

While many AI applications might be broad, there’s a growing market for custom, niche AI solutions tailored to specific industry needs or challenges.

AI Augmented Creativity Specialist:

Industries such as marketing, design, and content creation are seeing the emergence of professionals who leverage AI tools to enhance and streamline the creative process, creating a new wave of roles that blend human creativity with AI capabilities. There are specialist agencies offering services in developing and designing AI augmented experience. A good example is the Wombat Welcome Experience at Hobart Airport created by Australian AR/VR Agency Handbuilt. Creative.

An increasing number of start-ups who focused on AR/VR and AI technology to develop and deliver specific domain industry solutions and experience - for example in the energy industry such as GravityJack or Inscape AR.

AI-Assisted Healthcare Technician:

In the healthcare industry, AI is creating roles for technicians who work alongside AI systems to analyze medical images, diagnose conditions, and interpret patient data, thereby enhancing the efficiency and accuracy of medical diagnoses.

These new job roles illustrate the evolving landscape of employment opportunities fueled by the integration of AI technologies across diverse sectors. As AI continues to advance, more innovative job roles are expected to emerge, presenting exciting prospects for individuals looking to adapt to the ever-changing job market.