Automotive industry among fastest industries to require AI skills

The automotive industry is among the fastest sectors requiring some level of experience with Artificial intelligence (AI), according to data collected by digital PR agency Tank. Examining the proportion of job vacancies requiring AI skills, Tank found 1.02 per cent of 34,833 vacancies in the automotive sector required AI, ranking it fifth highest, behind Fashion, Electronics, Warehousing & Distribution, and Food & Beverages.

Martin Harris, head of digital at digital PR agency Tank, said: “There’s no doubt that AI is transforming the employment landscape – and I’d argue this is a good thing. It is removing a lot of the labour-intensive drudge work, and giving people more rewarding opportunities to drive success at their business. Like numeracy and literacy, we are likely to see data and AI literacy become a requirement in many technical and non-technical roles.

“Emotional intelligence is, and always will be, a human trait. It cannot be replicated authentically in a machine, but it can improve the strengths of that trait by backing it up with evidence. This year, in particular, it feels like AI has come of age and because the technology is so powerful, human judgement and oversight are more important than ever.”