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The Guardian - UK
The Guardian - UK
Holly Brockwell

‘AI has changed the world, and will continue to do so’: the university fast-tracking students to careers of the future

Prof Ian Turner; Prof Stephan Reiff-Marganiec
Professors Ian Turner and Stephan Reiff-Marganiec of the University of Derby. Photograph: Emma Croman/The Guardian

Artificial intelligence (AI) has transformed from the preserve of sci-fi movies into something most of us use every day, whether we realise it or not. It’s a fast-growing industry that underpins countless crucial sectors from healthcare to law enforcement.

In spite of it being a hot topic, there is a lack of understanding of AI, and even less technical experience. As this nascent sector expands, true specialists have become sought-after and, in the coming years, those with the foresight to gain qualifications early will not only have access to the pick of the jobs – their work could be instrumental in designing the future.

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