Wednesday, 17 April 2024 04:42

The No. 1 skill young people need to thrive in the AI era

Rate this item
(0 votes)

As a Gen Zer who works in journalism, thinking about how AI could change the future of work is a little daunting. I don’t know the first thing about coding, machine learning, robotics or data science. 

Luckily, these knowledge gaps won’t make or break my ability to be successful in the AI era, according to millionaire entrepreneur Scott Galloway. A more counterintuitive skill will be the most valuable.

“If I could give my 13- and 16-year-old one competence that I think would stand the test of time, it’d be storytelling,” Galloway told CNBC Make It, after a live recording of Vox’s “Pivot” podcast at South by Southwest last month.

The type of storytelling may not matter, because the platforms people use to communicate can rapidly change. The important part is developing an “ability to write well, an ability to articulate ideas and an ability to present ideas with data, infographics, slideshows,” Galloway said.

“We don’t know if in five years some neural network is going to replace ChatGPT,” he added. “We don’t know if coding is going to be outdated.”

Finding a way to be an expert in your field is a good way to become successful, no matter what else happens around you, Galloway pointed out.

“The specific crowds out the general,” he said. “Find a niche, no matter how narrow it is, and try and own it. Commit to being one of the most knowledgeable people in the world on a domain. ... You’re never going to be an expert in anything if you don’t enjoy it.”

As a journalist, storytelling is practically in my DNA. And though I’m still figuring out what exactly my niche is and what kinds of stories I enjoy telling the most, I feel at ease knowing that I won’t need to take a robotics class to be successful in the future.

 

CNBC

November 02, 2024

IPMAN accuses Dangote Refinery of selling fuel at prices higher than even imported products

The Independent Petroleum Marketers Association of Nigeria (IPMAN) has voiced concerns over the high logistical…
October 31, 2024

Rivers’ funds: ‘Elements loyal to Tinubu govt pulling strings from behind the scenes - Atiku

As reactions continue to trill the judgement of a Federal High Court in Abuja on…
October 31, 2024

The No. 1 misconception about failing

Aditi Shrikant There are few massive success stories that didn’t start out with some sort…
November 02, 2024

This startup helps parents-to-be select embryos for ‘designer babies’ with higher IQ, other traits

American start-up Heliospect Genomics is charging wealthy parents-to-be up to $50,000 to screen their embryos…
October 27, 2024

That simple 'hi' text from a stranger could be the start of a scam that…

“Pig butchering" operations run out of Asia but target victims globally, with scammers promising love…
November 02, 2024

Here’s the latest as Israel-Hamas war enters Day 393

Ceasefire hopes fade as Israel bombards Gaza, Lebanon Prospects of a ceasefire between Israel and…
October 16, 2024

The AI revolution: How Predictive, Prescriptive, and Generative AI are reshaping the world

Bernard Marr In the ever-evolving landscape of artificial intelligence, three powerful forces are reshaping our…
October 27, 2024

Nigeria awarded 3-0 win over Libya after airport fiasco

Nigeria have been awarded a 3-0 victory over Libya, and three vital points, from their…

NEWSSCROLL TEAM: 'Sina Kawonise: Publisher/Editor-in-Chief; Prof Wale Are Olaitan: Editorial Consultant; Femi Kawonise: Head, Production & Administration; Afolabi Ajibola: IT Manager;
Contact Us: [email protected] Tel/WhatsApp: +234 811 395 4049

Copyright © 2015 - 2024 NewsScroll. All rights reserved.