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Yahoo
19 hours ago
- Business
- Yahoo
Global AI Spotlight: DataGlobal Hub Assembles Hundreds of Industry Leaders for GDAI 2025, The Largest Global Virtual AI & Data Conference
Don't Get Left Out Of History PHOENIX, June 20, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- DataGlobal Hub, a fast-growing global media platform at the forefront of Data and Artificial Intelligence (AI) news and insights, is proud to officially unveil the top speakers for Global Data & AI Virtual Tech Conference (GDAI 2025), a highly anticipated global summit convening the brightest minds in technology, innovation, and data leadership. GDAI 2025 is scheduled for August 22nd to 24th, 2025, with the theme, 'AI, Data, and the Future of Innovation,' bringing together thought leaders, professionals, and trailblazing creators from around the world to spotlight emerging technologies, transformative enterprise strategies, and the societal shifts shaping tomorrow's Global Conversation: Three Tracks GDAI 2025 will deliver practical value through three tailored conference tracks that reflect the evolving realities of data, business, and human potential: AI and Data Innovation: Uncover the latest breakthroughs in tech—from advanced large language models and automation to the exciting frontier of generative AI. Enterprise Data Strategy & Leadership: Delve into essential topics such as data governance, ROI, ethics, and data monetization, empowering you to lead with confidence in the digital age. The Future of Work & AI in Society: Engage with thought leaders on the evolving landscape of work, the impact of AI regulation, and the creative shifts driving today's job market. What to Expect at GDAI 2025 Visionary Keynotes: Hear from AI pioneers, business executives, and future-thinkers on the possibilities ahead Breakout Panels & Fireside Chats: Candid conversations and debates on real-world challenges and emerging trends Live Demos & Product Showcases: Get front-row access to the tools, platforms, and AI systems shaping the next decade Hands-On Masterclasses: Expert-led workshops with real applications and live feedback Global Networking & VIP Sessions: Curated virtual spaces to connect, collaborate, and grow Introducing conference speakers GDAI 2025 is a global platform for possibility. With over 100 top speakers expected, GDAI 2025 will feature dynamic keynotes, powerful panel discussions, and interactive tools designed to transform your thinking. Some of our speakers include industry leaders from top organizations like OpenAI, MetaAI, Nvidia, CNN, NBC and more Vijaykumar Jangamashetti: Senior Google Cloud Consulting Architect, Trusted Advisor, Keynote Speaker & Research Scholar. 38k+ LinkedIn Followers Sheena Yap Chan: Wall Street Journal & Publishers Weekly Bestselling Author, Keynote Speaker, featured on FOX, NBC News, MindValley, Manila Times, delivered speeches for NASA, Live Nation, UKG. 31k+ LinkedIn Followers Brenton House: 519k+ Youtube Subscribers, Principal Cybersecurity & AI Advisor, IBM WebMethods, Keynote Speaker, LinkedIn TopVoice, 22k+ LinkedIn Followers Shikhar Kwatra: Youngest Indian Master Inventor, Partner Solutions Architect at OpenAI, 500+ Patents. Former Senior AI/ML Partner Solutions Architect AWS, Former Data & AI Architect IBM, Author, Einstein Visa Green Card Recipient, 27k+ LinkedIn Followers Chris McGraw: National Director for Permanent Placement Practice, Lorien, Cybersecurity & Cloud Infrastructure Expert, Speaker. Pamela Paterson: Two Times International Best-Selling Author, Keynote Speaker, Business Systems Analyst, Project Manager. Pamela has worked with over 100 organizations globally and authored 10 books Erich Archer: Emmy-Award Winning Producer, Founder, CGA Creative, AI Media Strategist & Storytelling Consultant. 15k+ LinkedIn Followers. Khuyen Tran: Founder of CodeCut, Senior Developer Advocate at Nixtla, Ex-Senior Data Engineer at Accenture, Ex Technical Writer at NVIDIA. 109K+ LinkedIn Followers Joe Perez: Amazon Best-Selling Author, Keynote Speaker, Executive Board Member, Digital Directors Network. 19K+ LinkedIn Followers Queen Smith: Vice President & Enterprise Coach, Citibank, Founder & CEO AgileCentric, Former Senior Consultant, Deloitte Jarrett Albritton: VP of Strategy at WriteSea, Ex Senior Enterprise Account Executive at IBM, Featured on Nasdaq, Conference Speaker, Soken at DIVERSITECH, AfroTech. 16K+ LinkedIn Followers Sneha Singla: Director of Software Engineering at Salesforce. 4K+ LinkedIn Followers Vishal Ganagarapu: Executive Director, Finance Data & Analytics at Mizhuo Financial Group, Fmr VP, Finance Data Architecture & Transformation at Goldman Sachs, Fmr Pricing Transformation Consultant at Dell Technologies Mary Grygleski: Director of Emerging Technologies at Callibrity, TEDx Speaker, President of Chicago Java Users Group, Chicago Chapter Organizer- Gen AI Collective, Chicago Chapter Co-Lead-AICamp, Fmr Senior Developer Advocate at DataStax Einat Orr: CEO & Co-Founder of LakeFS, Forbes Business Council Member. 19K+ LinkedIn Followers Ritesh Modi: Principal AI Engineer at Microsoft, Best-Selling Author of 10 books, Public Speaker. 12K+ LinkedIn Followers Arthur Kaza: Head of Tech Academy & Data Science at AKIENI, Google Developer Expert-AI, AI Research Scientist at Woxsen University 21K+ LinkedIn Followers Isaac Agya Koomson: Founder & CEO of KIA-START UP CONSULT Shankar Narayanan SGS: Principal Architect at Microsoft, Author, Top 10% of programmers on HackerEarth, ONCON ICON TOP 10 DATA & ANALYTICS PROFESSIONAL 2024, Snowflake Data Superhero, 8K+ LinkedIn Followers Kamal Gupta: CNN's Ex-Senior Staff Software Engineer, Software Development Engineer at Amazon. Jayita Bhattacharyya: Data Scientist at Deloitte, Ex-Application Developer at IBM, Software Engineer, Hackathon Wizard, Spoken at NVIDIA AI Inference Day by Collabnix, Codebasics AI & Data Fest 2025, FOSS United Hyderabad 2025, GDG Durgapur Developer Summit 2024. 13K+ LinikedIn Followers Siddharth Parakh: Director of Engineering at Medable, Ex-Software Development Manager III at Amazon, IEEE Sr Member and member of IEEE Computer Society, Author of 5+ books on Technology by Manning Publication, Judged Multiple Awards such as Globee, Business Intelligence etc... Enudeme Jonathan: CEO & Founder of Zummit Africa, Co-Founder of Data Rango, Board Member International Law Association of Nigeria (ILA)- Committee on AI and Technology Law. Featured on Business Insider, Yahoo Finance and Arise News. Vivekanandan Srinivasan: Senior Manager-GenAI Enablement at Verizon, Ex-BI Solutions Architect at Lumel, Top 1 percentile globally in Kaggle Kernels. Ayoade Adegbite; Specialized Data Analytics Mentor at CareerFouny, Analytics Engineer, Ex-Data Analyst Engineer at WirePick. Felipe Cabrini: Senior Software Architect & Specialist, Cloud Architect at Pagseguro Pagbank, JAVA Instructor at FIAP, Sao Paulo Roisin Benett: Chief AI Officer, Founder & CEO MarketingMentors, Perplexity AI Business Fellow. Empowering Small Businesses to Grow Smarter with AI. 11K+ LinkedIn Followers Etibar Aliyev: Team Lead - AI at Google, AI Expert & Leader Advisor at Packt, Member of Leaders Excellence at Harvard Square, AI Frontier Network, International Association of Algorithmic Auditors (IAAA), AI Consultant at AI IXX, AI Advisor at AlphaSense. 12K+ LinkedIn Followers. Fatima-Bint Ibrahim: Bayobab Core Network Engineer, Organizer of Ghana Data Science Summit(IndabaX Ghana), Ex-Huawei Associate Core Network Engineer, Python Ghana Co-Lead User Groups, AI & ML Researcher. Partha Pritam Deka: Senior Staff Engineer & Data Science Leader at Intel, Fmr Staff Data Scientist at General Electrics, Ex-Data Engineer at Cisco, Best-Selling Machine Learning Book Author, NeurIPS/ICML Reviewer, Keynote Speaker, CSCMP Innovation Award - AI Solution. Mikhail Lvovskii: Founder & Principal Consultant at BonaMente, Chief Transformational Officer at Guidi Consulting, 12K+ LinkedIn Followers Rahul PrasadFounder of RSTech Softwares, Public Speaker, Strategist. Ferry Haris: CEO of FEHA & CyberSecurity Advocate. Pooja RayChaudhuri: Software Engineer at C3 AI, Ex-Software Engineer at TikTok. Samantha St-Louis(Allegrini): CEO & Technical Trainer at CloudFirst AI, CEO & Founder, AI Strategist at BeBaby, AI Engineer & Cloud Solutions Architect at Smarter Consulting, Public Speaker & Technical Writer Knut Relbe-Moe: Chief Technology Officer at Dapt AS, Product Manager & Founder of DocsNode, Partner Relationship Manager at Lightning Tools, Microsoft MVP, Public Speaker. Edward Morgan: "Founder & CTO at Gordian Knot, Ex-Associate Director of Engineering at Chewy, C100 Award Recipient, Recognized by the Harvard Kennedy School of Government." "Madhuri Koripalli: Software Engineer II at Microsoft, Ex-Senior Software Engineer Specialist at DELL EMC, Ex-Software Engineer at Verizon, Ex-Web Application Developer at TESLA Alison Cossette: Data Science Strategist, Founder of Partrun Inc, Developer Advocate at Neo4j specializing in Graph Data Science. 6K+ LinkedIn Followers Aquayemi-Claude Akinsanya: CEO & Founder of Garnetts Clothing Brand & Range, Public Relations Volunteer at United Nations, Inclusion Thematic Lead at The Queen's Commonwealth Trust, Regional & Country Representative of Global Network of Persons with Disabilities, Author, Environment Advocate, Ex-Jury Judge Panel Member of the Telly Awards. 5K+ LinkedIn Followers Chinazor Vivian Kalu: UK Black Tech Resident Technologist, Senior Programme Manager at Niyo Group, Nominee 2023 50 Most Influential Women in UK Tech Award, Women in Data Science Ambassador at Stanford UniversityWorld's Top 100 Chief Data Officers (2023, 2024), Top 100 Data Influencers (2024), and Top 40 Chief AI/Analytics Officers, Chief Hat at Data Hat AI, Ex-Chief Data Officer at OneFootball. 9K+ LinkedIn Followers Rishi Nareshbhai Lad: Kshitij Kumar: Principal Integration Engineer at ModernaTx, Inc, Recipient of Titan Business Technology Award for excellence in integration engineering, and the Globee Award for technological innovation in healthcare, Barkha Herman: Founder of WiTVoices, South Florida Women in Technology, Ex-Developer Advocate at StarTree, Speaker, Technologist, Podcaster Bhaskar Goyal: Software Engineer III at Google, Ex-Software Engineer II at Goldman Sachs, Expedia Group, AI & ML Specialist. Recipient of the IEEE Richard E. Merwin Award Alfred Ojukwu: Senior Virtualization Specialist at Microsoft, Ex-chair of Blacks at Microsoft(BAM) worldwide 9K+ Followers on LinkedIn Olubayo Adekanmbi: Founder & CEO Data Science Nigeria, CEO & CO-Founder EqualyzAI Paula García Esteban: Top Voice LinkedIn Data Visualization, Data Visualization & AI Specialist, ML Instructor at LinkedIn Learning, 14K+ LinkedIn Followers Lianne Potter: Award-Winning Digital and Cyber Anthropologist, Cybersecurity Operations and Technology Leader, Podcast Host, Author, Keynote Speaker. 15K+ LinkedIn Followers Sharanya Vasudev Prasad: Cybersecurity, Networking and AI Product Manager at Cisco Tarun Parmar: Principal Software Engineer at Skyworks Solutions, Ex-Senior Data Engineer at Tesla, Ex-Senior Engineer- Data Scientist at Samsung Matthew Livesey: Principal, Lead Engineering & Analytics DK at ADC Consulting, Ex-Data Solutions Cloud Lead at Danske Bank Aldan Creo: Technology Research Specialist at Accenture Lab, Grand Prize Winner, HackUPC(Biggest Hackathon in Europe) May 2024, Recipient of the Fulbright Foreign Student Program sponsored by the U.S. Department of State and administered by the Institute of International Education- July 2024. Angus Allan: "Senior Product Leader at CreateFuture, Governance Group Member of the Scottish AI Alliance, Keynote Speaker Featured on Forbes, WIRED, ITPro, LeadDev, Digital Leaders' 2024 ""AI Experts of the Year" Andrew Park: Founder of Edensoft Labs, VP- Software Engineering at G3 Technologies Inc David Melamed: CTO & Co-Founder of Jit, Ex-Snr Tech Lead, CloudSecurity CTO Office at Cisco Naveen Reddy Dendi: META's Software Engineering Manager, Ex-Netflix Engineering Leader, Ex-Coinbase Engineering Manager, Ex-Facebook Software Engineer, Ex-Amazon Software Engineer. Victor Agboli: PhD Researcher at the University of Florida, Public Health Data Scientist, Ex-Research Analyst at Bamboo. 5K+ LinkedIn Followers. Vaishnavi Gudur: Senior Software Engineer at Microsoft, Ambassador of AI Frontier, Peer Reviewer. Samuel Iheagwam: Senior Data Developer & DataBase Administrator at Qore Technologies Er. Ms. Kritika: Gold & Silver Medallist, International Olympiad of Mathematics, Young Engineer Award 2024, Best researcher Award (2024) and the Young Researcher Award 2023, Cybersecurity Researcher, Author Hridesh Sharma: Software Engineer at Brudite Private Limited, Principal Solution Architect, AWS & Python Specialist Emmanuel Boniface: Machine Learning Mentor at Aifinite Learning, Machine Learning Researcher at University of Nigeria, Nsukka, Founder & President of Algorithmic Explorers Simon Müller: Managing Director & CTO at watxx, Co-Founder of triebwerk, Lecturer at IU University of Applied Sciences Mary Njoki Waweru; AI Trainer, Specialist & Strategist Taeyang Kim: Machine Learning Engineer, Pattern Inc Savi Grover: NBC's Software Quality Assurance Engineer, Ex-Ford Senior Software Quality Engineer. Shari Oswald: Microsoft 365 Solutions Architect & Consultant, LinkedIn Author & Instructor Kayode Makinde: AI Researcher, Data Scientist Shahzeb Akhtar: Director of IP Strategy & Technology at UnitedLex Be Part of the Future; Join the Movement GDAI 2025 invites organizations, researchers, students, AI practitioners, and data enthusiasts to contribute to this global dialogue by registering for the conference. Scholarship Award Jori Glover is one of our outstanding scholarship recipients, she's the nation's top-ranked track and field hurdler and a D1. Jori is also a celebrated Hackathon champion, blending athletic excellence with emerging tech leadership. She was awarded our prestigious tech scholarships at the University of Southern California (USC), where she plans to pursue a major in Robotics and Gaming starting in 2026 as part of the Class of DataGlobal Hub DataGlobal Hub is a global media organization dedicated to advancing data literacy and AI awareness through compelling content, thought leadership, and world-class events. Our mission is to empower individuals and organizations to thrive in an AI-driven world by connecting them with the right tools, stories, and communities. Call to Action We invite speakers, organizations, students, enthusiasts, and professionals to be part of this global conversation. Want to partner with us? 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Forbes
4 days ago
- Business
- Forbes
Flexibility Was The Promise. The Infinite Workday Is The Reality.
Flexibility was supposed to help—so why did the workday become infinite? We used to know when the workday started. And when it ended. Now? Not so much. According to Microsoft's latest Work Trend Index Special Report: Breaking Down the Infinite Workday, 40% of employees are already online by 6 a.m. A third are still answering emails at 10 p.m. And one in five is working on weekends. This isn't a policy. It's not a leadership choice. It's not even necessarily intentional. It's just what's happening. We unhooked work from the office. In the process, we unhooked it from time. The data shows we've gained something valuable—flexibility over where and when we work. But without clear norms or personal guardrails, that freedom has stretched across the entire day. Instead of working in ways that fit our lives, too many of us are working all the time—and often on the wrong things. Alexia Cambon, Head of Research for Copilot and the Future of Work at Microsoft, captured this moment perfectly when she joined me on The Future of Less Work podcast: We now live in an infinite workday. Not because we lack flexibility, but because we haven't yet learned how to use it in ways that truly serve us. What makes this even harder is that work isn't just longer—it's faster. Email starts the day, but by 8 a.m., real-time chat takes over and the tempo accelerates. Microsoft found that the average worker now receives 117 emails and 153 Teams chats every day. Mass messages are up. One-on-one threads are down. Flexibility has opened the door for asynchronous work. But without clarity on expectations, it's also created a culture of immediate response. Everyone works on their own schedule, yet somehow, everyone expects everyone else to be instantly available. We're not just working longer hours—we're working in a constant state of interruption. Somewhere along the way, we forgot how to protect our attention. Because if flexibility really worked the way we imagined, we'd be using our best hours for our best thinking. But the data tells a different story. At 11 a.m., during what should be peak mental clarity, meetings, messages, and app-switching all spike. Workers are interrupted every two minutes. We've unintentionally allowed our most productive hours to be consumed by reactive coordination. Focus hasn't disappeared—it's just been displaced by a culture of urgency. And nowhere is that urgency more visible than in how we meet. Meetings were already a pain point in many organizations even before Covid. Back then, calendar and conference room capacity governed meeting planning. Now that digital tools have removed those limits, we simply add everyone—and move even faster. Microsoft found that more than half of meetings are unplanned, 10% are scheduled last-minute, and large meetings with 65+ people are rising fastest. We often talk about meetings as a coordination problem—but what's really breaking us is the last-minute culture that surrounds them. As Cambon put it during our conversation: The result? We spend our most valuable hours in meetings we didn't plan, reacting to decisions we didn't make, with barely any time to think. We see the result in the third work peak of the triple peak day, which is no longer a pandemic-era glitch. Evening meetings are up 16%, and a third of workers return to email after 10 p.m. Document activity (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) spikes on weekends—when the noise dies down and people finally find time to think. Flexibility, once a promise of balance, now too often means always being available. And when everyone works on their own rhythm—but still expects immediate response—the result is a system with no real off switch. Without rest. Without recovery. This is the moment when many turn to AI with hope. And yes, it can help. AI can handle the clutter: drafting emails, summarizing notes, scheduling meetings. But if we treat that freed-up time as space to do even more, we're not fixing the problem—we're accelerating it. The point of AI isn't just productivity. It's possibility: the chance to work more intentionally, to let AI do the right work to allow us to reclaim time for deep focus—or for stepping away entirely. But that only works if we're willing to reimagine the cadence of the day. To let go of always-on. To be more deliberate about when we engage, and just as deliberate about when we don't. The good news? The flexibility is already there. The tools are in place. What's missing is a rhythm that makes the most of both—one that allows for focus, restoration, and meaningful contribution. And that rhythm doesn't come from a policy. It starts with us: with the choices we make about when to engage, what to prioritize, and how to create space for what matters most. We may not control everything, but we can learn to notice what we need—and set the boundaries and signals that guard it. That might mean protecting deep work hours. Letting AI handle the noise instead of adding more to it. Redefining productivity as energy well spent, not just hours filled. And when we do this together—through team agreements, shared expectations, and mutual respect for time—we turn flexibility from pressure into possibility. The shift requires more than individual change—it calls for shared norms. As Cambon emphasized: The future of work will be shaped by technology. But to truly work for people, it will need to be defined by people.
Zawya
5 days ago
- Business
- Zawya
SHRM MENA Annual Conference & Expo 2025 to transform Dubai into a global hub for the future of work
Dubai, UAE – The Society for Human Resource Management Middle East & North Africa (SHRM MENA) is set to host its flagship event, the SHRM MENA Annual Conference & Expo 2025, from September 16 to 18 at the Madinat Jumeirah Conference Centre in Dubai. Held under the patronage of the Federal Authority for Government Human Resources (FAHR), the conference will unite more than 3,500 HR professionals, policymakers, entrepreneurs, C-suite executives, and business leaders from across the Middle East, Africa, Asia, and Europe. Themed 'Shape the Future of Work: People, Purpose, Possibility,' this year's edition places human potential and organizational purpose at the center of business innovation and workplace transformation. The conference will be officially inaugurated by Her Excellency Ohood bint Khalfan Al Roumi, Minister of State for Government Development and the Future, The Government of UAE; underscoring the UAE's growing leadership in future-oriented workforce policies and talent development. This year's program is curated to offer a compelling blend of global thought leadership, interactive learning, strategic networking, and innovation showcases. More than 50 prominent speakers, including globally respected CEOs, SHRM leaders, policymakers, and cultural influencers, will share insights across critical themes such as workforce transformation, sustainable workplace processes, digital HR strategies, leadership resilience, and talent mobility. These sessions are designed to challenge conventional thinking and equip attendees with the tools to lead through complexity and change. The SHRM MENA Annual Conference aims to be the region's foremost platform for shaping the future of work by exploring emerging trends and new work models that are redefining today's workplaces. It seeks to foster inclusive workplace cultures and employee well-being in a multicultural context. The conference also focuses on enhancing strategic leadership by equipping HR and business leaders with innovative strategies for talent acquisition, management, and development. Additionally, it highlights the importance of HR innovation by showcasing the role of technology and data analytics in creating agile, business-aligned HR solutions. Finally, the event serves as a hub for knowledge exchange, enabling collaboration and best practice sharing to address region-specific HR and business leadership challenges. A major highlight of the conference is the HR Innovation & Tech Expo, where participants will experience cutting-edge platforms and emerging HR technologies firsthand. This space will spotlight regional and international startups and digital tools that are reshaping workforce solutions across industries. In addition to the immersive learning opportunities, the conference is designed to foster meaningful connections. Curated networking sessions, including VIP engagements, C-suite luncheons, and exclusive evening galas; will allow attendees to forge new alliances, explore partnerships, and connect with peers shaping the HR agenda in their respective regions. Celebrating excellence remains a key component of the SHRM MENA Annual 2025. The prestigious SHRM MENA Excellence Awards will honor visionary organizations and leaders' driving impact through progressive HR strategies. Over 100 companies are expected to compete across categories including Leadership Development, Talent Acquisition & Retention, HR Technology, Corporate Social Responsibility, Equity & Inclusion, Health & Well-being, and Performance & Rewards. Sharing her vision ahead of the event, Achal Khanna, CEO of SHRM MENA, India & Asia Pacific, commented saying 'We are entering a new era of work; one where empathy, adaptability, and innovation will be the cornerstones of successful organizations. SHRM MENA 2025 is not just an event; it's a movement to empower leaders and reimagine the workplace as a space for purpose and people to thrive. The future of work isn't a distant concept anymore; it's being shaped here, now, by the collective actions of bold, human-first leaders.' Achal Khanna, a seasoned global executive with over three decades of leadership experience across diverse industries, continues to drive SHRM's mission of transforming workplace cultures through inclusivity, empowerment, and innovation. Her expertise in navigating complex business environments has positioned SHRM MENA as a key player in shaping regional HR strategies aligned with global trends. Mr. Vivek Arora, Managing Director of SHRM MENA added saying, 'We remain deeply committed to advancing the region's journey toward human capital excellence and the future of work. As this landmark event unfolds, we extend our heartfelt thanks to the UAE's Federal Authority for Government Human Resources (FAHR) for their trust, encouragement, and belief in our shared mission of regional transformation." Event Details: Dates: 16–18 September 2025 Location: Madinat Jumeirah Conference Centre, Dubai, UAE Registration: Early-bird tickets are available now at Sponsorship & Exhibitor Opportunities: Contact Vivek Arora at About SHRM MENA: SHRM MENA is the regional chapter of the Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM), the world's largest HR membership organization with over 340,000 members across 183 countries. SHRM empowers HR professionals and business leaders with the tools, resources, and global network required to create better workplaces and foster organizational transformation. 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CNA
06-06-2025
- Business
- CNA
CNA938 Rewind - The Wellness Hour - Can AI replicate EQ?
CNA938 Rewind Play On World Emotional Intelligence Day, The Wellness Hour explores a rising concern in the age of AI—are we neglecting EQ? While tools like ChatGPT may outscore most humans on IQ, they lag behind in EQ. Dr Sue McNamara from global EQ non-profit Six Seconds joins Cheryl Goh to discuss the risks of relying on emotionally tone-deaf AI, the rise of the 'emotional recession' in workplaces, and why empathy and emotional agility are now must-have skills for the future of work.
Jordan Times
24-05-2025
- Business
- Jordan Times
AI is here—is Jordan ready?
Artificial Intelligence is no longer just automating tasks—it's reshaping the professional landscape, creating an entirely new ecosystem of job functions. According to a recent Gartner report, AI-driven careers now fall into three primary categories: current, emerging, and essential roles. For educators, students, and policymakers, understanding these categories is crucial to realigning educational frameworks with future labor market demands. Current AI Roles are the foundation of today's AI systems. These include well-established positions such as Data Engineers, who collect and clean large datasets essential for AI functionality; Data Scientists, who develop predictive models and uncover insights from raw data; AI Developers, responsible for building intelligent systems and applications; and UX Designers, who ensure that AI interfaces remain human-friendly. These roles represent the primary entry points into the AI sector and demand robust knowledge in programming, statistics, and system architecture. As AI technologies mature, Emerging Roles are coming into focus, blending technical expertise with domain-specific knowledge. Decision Engineers translate AI insights into practical business strategies. Knowledge Engineers design semantic structures to enhance machine understanding and reasoning. Model Validators act as the final checkpoint, ensuring AI models are accurate, fair, and ready for deployment. These roles exemplify the hybrid nature of modern AI jobs, combining deep AI skills with sector-based expertise in fields like finance, healthcare, and law. In today's fast-evolving digital economy, Must-Have Roles are those critical to any advanced AI operation. The Head of AI sets the vision, aligning AI initiatives with strategic objectives. The Prompt Engineer crafts effective prompts that guide tools like ChatGPT to deliver high-quality results. And the AI Ethicist safeguards privacy, fairness, and accountability across all AI activities. These roles ensure that AI isn't just powerful—but also responsible and human-centric. Success in AI doesn't come from solid expertise, it thrives on collaboration. Across the AI lifecycle, from identifying the right problems to data preparation, model development, and real-world deployment, cross-functional teams are essential. For instance, business strategists define problems AI can solve; data engineers curate the necessary inputs; developers and scientists build the models; while ethicists and validators ensure reliable and ethical execution. The real breakthroughs happen at these intersections, where technology, analysis, and strategy converge. To prepare for this reality, Jordanian IT institutions must evolve. The first step is revamping university curricula to integrate AI, ethics, and cybersecurity, ensuring students engage in hands-on projects with real-world AI tools. Secondly, forging industry partnerships to deliver AI bootcamps and internships will bridge the skills gap. Access to global platforms like Coursera and edX can fast-track learning in machine learning, natural language processing, and AI governance. Third, the focus must shift toward human-centric capabilities—communication, leadership, and critical thinking. These uniquely human skills are essential in areas where AI cannot compete. Encouraging team-based projects will mirror real-life work dynamics, fostering collaboration and creative problem-solving. Equally important is nurturing a culture of innovation and entrepreneurship. Establishing AI incubators and offering seed funding for student-led initiatives can unleash homegrown solutions to national issues—like using AI for predictive health diagnostics or water conservation. Finally, universities must prepare students for the AI-powered recruitment landscape. As companies like IBM and Oracle rely on AI for screening and interviews, students must be equipped to stand out in this new hiring process. Global examples offer valuable blueprints. Estonia, for instance, has embedded digital skills into every layer of its education system, resulting in a future-ready, tech-savvy workforce that has attracted international investment. Jordan can tailor this model to its own strategic goals, leveraging its young, ambitious talent pool. In conclusion, Artificial Intelligence isn't eliminating jobs, it is revolutionising them. For Jordan's aspiring IT professionals, this is not a threat but an opportunity to lead. By embedding AI into education, encouraging innovation, and fostering strategic partnerships, we can empower a new generation to shape Jordan's digital future. But this transformation must happen now. AI's momentum is relentless. The question isn't whether we should adapt, but whether we're doing it fast enough. Now is the time for universities and government to modernise, for industries to collaborate, and for students to rise. Are you ready to lead this change?
