Jordan Banks argues that generic AI roles are oversaturated. The real opportunity is combining AI skills with deep knowledge of your industry to solve specific problems nobody else can. Differentiation beats following the crowd.
AI is one of the fastest growing fields, but most professionals are rushing into the same well trodden roles. And that creates an opportunity for those who take a different path. Prompt engineers Highly competitive AI analysts already becoming mainstream. The greatest value lies at the intersection of AI and deep industry expertise. Those who understand both AI and business transformation will shape the future, whether it's in finance, healthcare or manufacturing. So rather than focusing solely on technical skills, developing AI fluency in your industry will make you the bridge that executives need the most. Sought after AI professionals won't just build models, they'll translate AI into real business value. So are you positioning yourself to stand out and really lead, or are you just following the crowd.
