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Deepthi Kapavarapu, M.Com, ACCA, Executive Technical Consultant AP Technical, points out that “When it comes to AI, there is a perception out there that AI represents a threat and could even eradicate the need for human jobs.
“On the contrary,” she says, “AI, used in a correct way, can be useful technology and utilised in the correct way can assist businesses. There is a rise in demand for specialists such as data scientists, AI specialists, machine learning engineers, and automation experts. Jobs in cybersecurity and ethical AI governance are becoming vital as businesses are looking to navigate the challenges of integrating AI, while maintaining security and compliance standards.”
In order to move the career direction into AI-related fields, professionals would be expected to have commuter science, data science or software engineering qualifications but take an additional focus on machine learning and AI. Professionals in IT can pursue courses with AI and machine learning certifications or undergo more advanced degrees in AI and Data Science. Currently sought-after programming skills include R and Python, and understanding of machine learning like TensorFlow and PyTorch. Existing knowledge of AI ethics, cloud computing and big data as well as analytical abilities are desired for most AI positions.
Security and compliance sectors are also becoming more AI-aware with jobs such as risk managers, compliance officers, cybersecurity auditors, and governance specialists becoming vital to ensure data protection, legal and ethical compliance in emerging technologies.
Vibhuti Piruhot, MBA, Executive Technical Consultant AP Technical, notes that “While AI can be a great time-saver, it nevertheless is a highly complex technology that can take quite some time to learn how to use and integrate within the business.
As businesses in Jersey use AI and cybersecurity technologies more and more, they must ensure they maintain security parameters and compliance to the legal regulations, particularly for businesses in the finance and tech industries. AI often process large volumes of sensitive data, making adherence to regulations like the Data Protection (Jersey) Law 2018 essential to avoid breaches. Additionally, AI algorithms must be transparent and ethical, aligning with compliance frameworks overseen by bodies like the Jersey Financial Services Commission (JFSC). It is crucial that if businesses are looking to use these new technologies they have the right professionals with applicable qualifications operating them.
Finalised on May 21, 2024, the European Union’s Artificial Intelligence Act impacts directly on the Crown Dependencies, including Jersey. The AI Act requires that companies such as those based in Jersey, Guernsey, the Isle of Man and elsewhere that provide AI services to the EU market must comply with the Act’s specifications, including its stringent requirements for high-risk AI systems, transparency obligations and prohibitions on certain AI practices like predictive policing and social scoring. By aligning with the Act’s stipulations. Jersey can not only maintain its competitive edge but also position itself as a leader in ethical, transparent AI development.