Foreword
Artificial intelligence (AI) is one of the most transformative technologies of our lifetime. For more than 25 years, Amazon has invested in the development of AI and machine learning (ML) because we believe these technologies have the power to transform the lives of our customers and communities.
With the rise of generative AI, we’re seeing more organizations adopt AI services to drive innovation and unlock extraordinary capabilities. But while AI makes innovation possible, it’s people who make it happen. This human element is precisely why organizations are actively seeking AI talent. Our research shows 92% of organizations have plans to hire people with AI skills to help them drive AI innovations. While this is welcome news, there’s currently a global AI talent shortage. Three out of four employers consider hiring AI-skilled talent a priority but can’t find the AI talent they need.
That’s why in 2023, we made a commitment to provide free AI skills training for two million people worldwide by 2025 as part of Amazon’s AI Ready initiative. Through this commitment, learners are applying their knowledge to their jobs to help them become more productive and creative, showcasing their skills to prospective employers to help them become more competitive candidates, or pursuing further training to build a career in AI.
We reached our AI Ready goal a year ahead of schedule, but it’s just the beginning. We’ll continue helping more people upskill in AI because AI skills have become ...
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