- Published on April 11, 2023
- In AI Features
Future Tense: What Happens to a Data Scientist in an LLM World?
The role of data scientists is swiftly transforming and is probably being elbowed out by foundational models
- By Vandana Nair
In 2018, foundational models trained to process large-scale data and perform multiple tasks witnessed a growth spurt with Google’s BERT and OpenAI’s GPT-3 and CLIP. Cut to 2023, the disruptive ChatGPT and LLMs are redefining job roles across sectors. The familiar “ChatGPT can save you hours” posts that talk about using the chatbot with the right prompts to achieve any task, including coding, is pushing the envelope on the use of foundational models in the best way possible. Thriving foundational models also mean that the role of data scientists will see a transformation.
Source: Financial Times
Today, various AI-backed tools are being rolled out by companies to improve productivity and simplify work. Tasks that traditionally involve data scientists, too, are b
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Vandana Nair
As a rare blend of engineering, MBA, and journalism degree, Vandana Nair brings a unique combination of technical know-how, business acumen, and storytelling skills to the table. Her insatiable curiosity for all things startups, businesses, and AI technologies ensures that there's always a fresh and insightful perspective to her reporting. She now hosts her tech segment 'Point Break' on AIM Tv.
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