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A Beginner’s Guide to Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning

Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning has taken the world by storm. The majority of individuals nowadays are seeking careers in artificial intelligence and machine learning. Although AIML is more prominent in various industries like IT, automobiles, manufacturing, etc., its potential is yet to be explored in other industries.
There has been an increase in the field of AIML jobs in recent years. Some of the fields where there can be immense growth in the field of AIML are

1. Transportation
There has been immense growth in AI in the field of transportation. The use of AIML in transportation can be seen in the increase in autonomous vehicles. It is anticipated that reduced carbon emissions and error-free driving will cause a significant increase in AI in the upcoming years.

2. Cybersecurity
Cybersecurity has been a trend in recent years. To protect data from potential hackers, cognitive AI is used. Cognitive AI allows the detection of external threats and unauthorized access to confidential information.

3. Health
Recently, AI has been used to develop a Cancer Cloud that gathers the data of previous cancer patients and compares it with patients with similar symptoms to diagnose cancer early on. Similarly, AI has been used in bioengineering, drug testing, and more.

4. Chatbots
Chatbots are a groundbreaking AI innovation that has enabled businesses to achieve customer satisfaction. Chatbots assist in solving customer problems without any human involvement.

5. Banking
Today, a large amount of data is generated and stored in banks. AI makes data storage more efficient and accurate. AI also helps in the prevention of fraud, digital support, and other aspects of banking.

Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning: Career Prospects

The field of artificial intelligence and machine learning is anticipated to see a rise in job opportunities. It is observed that the average salary of a machine learning engineer is about $145,296 annually in the US.

Some of the career opportunities in the field of AIML are

  • Artificial Intelligence Engineer
  • Machine Learning Engineer
  • Data Analyst
  • Data Scientist
  • AI Software Engineer
  • Natural Language Processing (NLP) Specialist
  • AI researcher

Language and Skills Required to Start Your Career

Language Choice in AIML
Here is a list of languages you can choose for your career in AI and ML

  • Python
  • C
  • C++
  • MATLAB
  • Julia
  • Octave
    Some skills needed to become an AIML expert are listed below.

  • Data visualization

  • Calculus

  • Optimization Techniques

  • Statistics

  • Probability Theories

  • Problem-Solving

  • Communication Skills

  • Teamwork

AI and ML certification is the best way to upskill if you want to work in this field.

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