There is not much certainty for professionals in today’s development sector, but when it comes to artificial intelligence, it’s no longer a question of if it will impact their work, but when.
“The horses have left the barn,” Bart Édes, a development professor of practice at McGill University, said of AI’s integration with development work during a recent Devex digital event. “It's a part of our lives now, and will continue to adapt and become a more important part of the development sector.”
Édes was joined by international development HR adviser Jack Jarrett in offering guidance on how professionals can stay ahead of the curve as AI becomes increasingly relevant to their roles. “Start experimenting with AI tools in your current work now, but do it thoughtfully,” Jarrett advised.