GitHub CEO Predicts AI to Drive Economic Growth {7 AI}

Thomas Dohmke, CEO of GitHub, predicts a future where artificial intelligence (AI) will not only reshape coding but also make programming accessible across language barriers. Speaking at the ET World Leaders Forum, Dohmke highlighted AI tools like Copilot, which now assist developers in languages like Hindi and Kannada, creating a more inclusive coding community.

GitHub’s growth in India reflects this trend, with 2.2 million new developers joining, bringing the total to 15.4 million. Dohmke expects that by 2027, Indian developers could surpass the 21 million developers in the U.S., emphasizing that “AI is a great leveller,” allowing interaction with codebases in native languages.

7 AI Career Options for Non-Technical Professionals

As AI evolves, it opens new career paths for non-technical professionals. Here are seven AI roles that cater to diverse skills:

1. AI Ethics Professional

– Role: Ensures AI is developed ethically, focusing on moral and social implications.
– Skills: Understanding of ethics, familiarity with AI, analytical skills.
– Earnings: ₹8-12 Lakhs annually.

2. Prompt Engineer

– Role: Designs prompts that guide AI systems to generate accurate responses.
– Skills: Creativity, problem-solving, natural language processing.
– Earnings: ₹6-10 Lakhs annually.

3. AI Writer

– Role: Uses AI tools to create engaging content, adapting to various writing styles.
– Skills: Strong writing, AI tool familiarity, adaptability.
– Earnings: ₹7-11 Lakhs annually.

4. AI Consultant

– Role: Advises businesses on AI solutions, ensuring projects meet objectives.
– Skills: Knowledge of AI, project management, strategic thinking.
– Earnings: ₹10-15 Lakhs annually.

5. AI Project Manager

– Role: Oversees AI projects, ensuring alignment with business goals.
– Skills: Project management, organizational skills, AI knowledge.
– Earnings: ₹12-18 Lakhs annually.

6. AI Sales and Marketing Specialist

– Role: Promotes AI products and solutions to drive adoption and sales.
– Skills: Sales, marketing, AI product knowledge.
– Earnings: ₹8-14 Lakhs annually.

7. AI Compliance Office

– Role: Ensures AI systems comply with regulations and ethical standards.