By this point you’ve probably heard of ChatGTP, Dall-e, Midjourney, etc. These tools bring generative AI to the masses and prove that AI and Machine Learning are here to stay.
As generative AI grows, newsfeeds and youtubers are heralding the end of the human workforce and our replacement by talking robots and NLP models.
In fact, it’s the opposite: Generative AI is creating new jobs and industries at an unprecedented pace.
One of the new jobs created by AI is Prompt Engineering, the budding new field of applied computer science that aims to formalize the skills associated with using AI.
AI, like any other tool, can be used successfully or unsuccessfully. The degree to which an AI model outputs something useful is largely dependent on the sophisticated input of a user who knows the nuances of a model and can masterfully craft parameters to deliver an exceptional, useful result.
Today, prompt engineering is largely focused on generative AI tools such as Midjourney, DallE, ChatGPT, and others. The first major use cases we are seeing are text generation and graphic design/art, but we can imagine a near future where prompt engineering is relevant across all major industries.
The future of Prompt Engineering.
As generative AI models continue to advance into new domains such as medicine, finance, engineering, & law, a new job role is being carved out: the Prompt Engineer. The prompt engineer must be a domain expert with exceptional sense of nuance, as well as a knowledgable Machine Learning practitioner who can understand and effectively utilize generative AI models.
This cross section of skills creates an exciting new opportunity for advancement across industries. The space is new, but we are excited to offer our support and advocacy through this platform, PurpleSwap, where prompt engineers can monetize their work and build out the industry one step at a time.