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Department of Labor Creates Free AI Training

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Lame AI image created by DOL
Lame AI image created by DOL

Calling it the ‘Make America AI-Ready’ initiative, the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) has created a free program to educate Americans on how to best use all the A.I. that is being created. According to the DOL’s news release, it helps “to equip American workers with foundational AI skills needed to succeed in an AI-driven economy.” 

Its method of delivery might be considered a bit strange, but it is designed to be delivered via text message so that it is accessible to everyone, even if you don’t have regular access to a computer. Of course, if you don’t have access to a computer, I’m not sure what good A.I. is going to do you. And if the “thank-you for signing up” image to the left is any indication of the quality of the course, it will be another example of something DOGE should look into.

Deputy Secretary of Labor Keith Sonderling said. “We are seeing AI create new jobs, new levels of productivity, and new forms of entrepreneurship, and we want to make sure all Americans have the skills to share in that prosperity.” So perhaps the program will help at least eliminate the fear of AI for those without computers as they enter the workforce.

According to the DOL, the course covers:

  • Understand AI Principles: Understanding AI’s core concepts, capabilities, and limitations, creating the foundation for effective use.
  • Explore AI Uses: Directly exploring different AI tools and relevant use cases, and how AI can complement human expertise.
  • Direct AI Effectively: Understanding how to provide the right context to AI and how to create clear prompts that produce effective outputs.
  • Evaluate AI Outposts: Assessing AI-generated results for accuracy and relevance.
  • Use AI Responsibly: Using AI in ethical and secure ways, protecting critical information, and ensuring accountability for outcomes.

You can check out the course for yourself  here: AI-Ready

I have signed up for the course and will keep you updated on how well the DOL did creating the course. They say it is “A free, 1-week AI literacy course for every American worker” designed to take 10 minutes per day so, I’m not expecting much. Personally, I think, if you’ve never used AI, the best way to learn is to start using it. [Read more…] about Department of Labor Creates Free AI Training

Fun Jobs for Tech-Savvy People

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If you enjoy working with technology, you may be interested in pursuing a career in the tech sector. These careers don’t have to be bland, either—many of them are fun and engaging. If you are tech-savvy, here are four fun jobs you can consider.

Machine Learning Engineer

Artificial intelligence (AI) is growing by leaps and bounds, with nearly every device seeming to have a “smart” variant. AI is only possible through the efforts of machine learning engineers, who create and program these devices to perform their expected function while automatically adjusting to the behaviors of humans. Getting a job in this field may require a degree in electrical engineering or computer science as well as knowledge about data science. Although the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) doesn’t have a specific category entitled Machine Learning Engineer they do track Computer and Information Research Scientists. They say “Computer and information research scientists invent and design new approaches to computing technology and find innovative uses for existing technology. They study and solve complex problems in computing for business, science, medicine, and other fields… Creating and improving software involves working with algorithms, which are sets of instructions that tell a computer what to do. Some computing tasks are very difficult and require complex algorithms. Computer and information research scientists try to simplify these algorithms to make computer systems as efficient as possible. The algorithms allow advancements in many types of technology, such as machine learning systems and cloud computing.”

“Employment of computer and information research scientists is projected to grow 16 percent from 2018 to 2028, much faster than the average for all occupations. Computer scientists are likely to enjoy excellent job prospects, because many companies report difficulties finding these highly skilled workers.”

The median annual wage for computer and information research scientists was $118,370 in May 2018.

Video Game Designer

The video game industry has been growing by leaps and bounds for over thirty years. Many people of all ages, cultures and walks of life greatly enjoy playing video games and some may consider turning their passion into a full-time career. This is certainly possible, especially if you think you might want to make and publish your own video game. You can also look for jobs at both large and smaller video game studios. Roles you could pursue include [Read more…] about Fun Jobs for Tech-Savvy People