Google AI Veteran: Ph.D. Hype Too Late to Capitalize on AI Boom
Originally Published 4 months ago — by Business Insider
Jad Tarifi, a Google AI pioneer and founder of Google's first generative AI team, advises against pursuing a Ph.D. solely to capitalize on AI hype, emphasizing the importance of niche expertise, social skills, and passion for thriving in the AI-driven world. He highlights that rapid technological advancements make traditional degrees less relevant and encourages focusing on emotional intelligence and specialized skills instead.