Generative AI (genAI) has become the hot skill that businesses are pursuing in 2024. Skills-based hiring is replacing degree requirements, focusing on employee abilities and soft skills. A LinkedIn survey shows that AI skills, adaptability, and communication have become essential workplace skills. Adaptability has become central to skills-based hiring, with soft skills prioritized over hard skills.

Senators Mark Warner and Todd Young advocate for the creation of AI regulatory policies to address potential risks. AI experts warn that regulation must balance innovation with citizen protection to avoid overly restrictive development. Lawmakers believe that AI regulation is a bipartisan issue and legislative efforts must be accelerated to tackle problems like election fraud. Experts from Johns Hopkins University emphasize the need for balanced regulation to ensure AI development while protecting citizens' rights.

Anaconda Inc. has launched the beta version of Anaconda Distribution for Python in Excel, embedding Python data science capabilities into Excel. This integration simplifies the data science workflow and meets users' demand for easy-to-use tools. Excel users can leverage Python for data preparation, statistical modeling, machine learning, and predictive modeling.