- Many STEM, IT and engineering graduates are considering careers in artificial intelligence
- The number of registrations for artificial intelligence-related courses this year increased by 866% compared with last year
- Prioritizing salary over work-life balance and opportunities
New research from Sopra Steria shows that nearly half (46%) of 3,200 STEM, IT and engineering graduates surveyed said they wanted to work in artificial intelligence, with emerging technologies such as quantum computing and hot topics such as cloud and green IT It also becomes a key wish.
Separate data from Coursera suggests this trend is plausible; new data released by the company show that enrollment in AI-related courses is up 866% year-over-year, making AI the fastest-growing skill in the world.
Shockingly, Coursera found that only 28% of courses were taken by women, highlighting emerging inequalities caused by artificial intelligence despite reported efforts to promote female participation in STEM.
The future of employment lies in artificial intelligence, cloud, and security
In addition to the ability of artificial intelligence to improve productivity, we are also seeing a surge in artificial intelligence-driven attacks, with overall cyberattacks increasing by 71% year-on-year. According to Cloudera, 6 of the 10 fastest-growing technology skills are related to cybersecurity and risk management.
Cloudera finds one in five (22%) employees have updated their job descriptions to reflect their use of generative technologies artificial intelligence toolsincluding things like prompt engineering and Chat GPT.
Nikolaz Foucaud, Managing Director EMEA at Coursera, said: “GenAI will continue to reshape jobs and industries at an unprecedented pace as the underlying models gain popularity and advance.”
Looking at geography, Sopra Steria found that France is the most AI-centric country, with 55% of graduates eager to work in this technology. This is related to the country’s overall attitude towards artificial intelligence and the increasing number of artificial intelligence startups going abroad.
However, it may not be an interest in artificial intelligence that prompts graduates to focus on technology when looking for jobs. Half (47%) prioritize salary and compensation when looking for a job – with more than 36% prioritizing work-life balance and career opportunities – suggesting that many believe working in this sector and possessing in-demand skills can bring them Come more cash.