Want to work with AI? Here are the programmes for you
Artificial intelligence will impact your profession. It is rapidly changing industries and creating new career opportunities. As a result, your AI skills will be in demand. From healthcare to transport, entertainment and education. AI is changing how we work and interact with the technology around us. There is a wide range of programmes that will prepare you to help shape the future of AI development.
What can you do with AI?
AI is used in most industries, from self-driving vehicles to intelligent medical diagnoses and AI-based artworks.
“We have yet to realise the full potential of AI. In the future, there won't be one AI tool that solves everything, but there will be many tools for many different needs,” says Danica Kragic, one of Sweden's most prominent AI researchers.
Whether you want to work in fashion, health, construction or product development, there is a need for deep knowledge of how AI is developed and used. For example, if you love maths, you can immerse yourself in how AI systems are built and work.
From code to creativity: the breadth of AI education
AI is not just about being a master of coding or algorithms. It's about a broad foundation in several areas, including maths, data analysis, and machine learning, while emphasising ethics, diversity, and creative problem-solving.
“AI development is driving us in a direction that requires reflection. It's almost as if we only think of AI in terms of generating images, text and code. If we all use the same systems and algorithms, we risk losing our unique creative ability. How do we create systems that are efficient and favour human creativity? It's a responsibility that falls on us as engineers.”
AI and the world of work: how to prepare as a student
AI will play a big role in the future labour market. Whether you want to work in game development, medical technology or sustainability solutions, AI can be part of your work. Companies are increasingly looking for engineers and experts with AI skills, and there is a wide variety of jobs you can apply for after a degree within AI.
As AI continues to grow in importance for different industries, students spend a lot of time equipping themselves with practical knowledge and skills. Through collaborations with industry, guest lectures and hands-on projects, you will have the opportunity to work on real-world challenges in AI.
“Students working on AI projects will have the chance to work on everything from the latest networking and machine learning techniques to sustainability solutions with AI. They are in high demand at both innovation start-ups and large tech giants.”
The future of AI: an opportunity for all
AI is evolving rapidly, but that need not be a deterrent. On the contrary, the diversity of applications means there is room for different interests and backgrounds to contribute to the future of AI.
“AI has been widely used in the gaming industry so far. However, the next step could be treating different diseases, the possibility of new interactions, or creating new kinds of personalised educational tools.”
For the world to have human-centred AI tools, we need diversity among AI developers.
“What would the world look like if only men developed the AI-tools? Only women? Or if it is just healthy people? There needs to be someone who understands the challenge for users to create a system that helps and makes the world slightly better. To develop the AI of the future, we need everyone.”
With knowledge of technology, innovation and societal challenges, you will be able to contribute to the next generation of AI experts - individuals who can drive technological development forward while reflecting on its impact on society.