CEOs are investing in AI, says survey: Use it to get a lucrative job – CNBC

Artificial intelligence chatbots can write corporate memos, compose new episodes of The Office in iambic pentameter and potentially land you a lucrative new job.Nearly three-quarters of CEOs call generative AI a “top investing priority,” according to a recent survey conducted by KPMG, an international professional services network. They’re spending on AI in the hopes of increased profitability, innovation and security for their companies, respondents said.More than half of the survey’s participants said they’re spending more money on new technology than training current employees. That means understanding how to use AI — on your own time — could set you apart in the job application pool, and potentially earn you more money.The average job posting involving generative AI skills offers a $138,232 salary, says a September report from job search platform Adzuna. Meanwhile, 87% of C-suite executives are struggling to find candidates with AI skills strong enough to fill those roles, according to online education platform edX.The tech is quickly becoming just as essential for researchers or accountants as it is for software engineers or data scientists.”It’s a super-important skillset employers are looking for, across all industries,” Jay Shankar, vice president of global talent acquisition at Amazon Web Services, told CNBC Make
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