Aneesh Raman, vice president at LinkedIn, has highlighted the critical need for soft skills in the age of artificial intelligence (AI).
What Happened: During a recent interview in Tokyo, Raman discussed that as AI continues to evolve, the economy is entering a new phase he terms the “relationship economy,” Nikkei Asia reported on Friday. This era will require workers to leverage uniquely human skills such as communication, empathy, and collaboration, which AI cannot replicate.
“Unless you are becoming an AI engineer, engaging with AI is not a digital skill set. It’s a communication skill set,” he said.
Raman cited Goldman Sachs as an example, noting their interest in hiring engineers with backgrounds in philosophy to incorporate ethics and morality in technology development.
Raman also pointed out that AI will drive innovation through collaboration, enabling diverse skill sets to work together for business success. He stressed the ...