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  AI prompt engineering

  According to Crunchbase data, in September 2024, 35% of U.S. startup investment has gone to AI-related companies. That appears to be the highest percentage on record, besting even 2023. Beginners in the tech space can scoop up some of those investment dollars by refining their AI prompt engineering skills and applying them to various trouble spots for small business or individual clients.

  AI has become a household term, though most businesses (and consumers) have little understanding of how to unlock its potential. AI prompt engineers can use natural language to compose prompts that instruct generative AI to perform tasks from streamlining business processes to generating home meal plans. AI prompt engineering is an emerging field, so there aren’t standard credentials or certifications. Your greatest assets will be excellent communication skills and an eagerness to learn as these large language models evolve.

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