AI and ML Drive Demand IT Pros with Big Data Skills
Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning are based on "Big Data"
The core of Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Machine Learning (ML) is historical information and rules applied to cause some action to occur. There are four types of AI:
Reactive - has no stored memory of what “new” is recurring. It only reacts to predefined answers to questions.
Limited Memory - Use stored memories it collects to learn and improve its responses.
Theory of User Mind - understands the “needs” of other intelligent entities both human and other intelligent entities including other AI agents.
Self-Aware - has human-like intelligence and self-awareness. This type of AI will not only be able to understand and evoke emotions in those it interacts with, but also have emotions, needs, beliefs, and potential desires of its own.
All of these depend on big data and IT Pros with those skills.
Big Data Skills and in High Demand and Pay Well
Pay for big data IT professionals for these ten areas ranges from $130,000 to $180,000 -- or the high end for IT technical professionals.
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