In 2024, the global AI craze continues to rise, and Thailand is no exception, standing on the brink of an explosion in artificial intelligence (AI). Imagine strolling through the streets of Bangkok, where everything around you is quietly changing. Restaurants have smart ordering systems that can converse with you fluently in Thai, hospitals have AI diagnostic systems capable of accurately analyzing your health status, and even the shared bicycles on the roadside are equipped with smart navigation. This is no fantasy; it is the ongoing AI transformation in Thailand. Image source note: The image is generated by AI, and the image is authorized.

Recently, New York-based company Runway announced the launch of a new talent network aimed at helping brands, agencies, and film production companies hire AI film creators. With advancements in video generation by Google and OpenAI, Runway hopes to expand the application of its AI video tools through this platform. The new Runway talent network provides a platform for creators, artists, and companies focused on AI video tools from around the world to showcase their work.

According to Business Insider, as the artificial intelligence industry continues to attract investment and attention, the competition for talent between Elon Musk's xAI and Sam Altman's OpenAI has intensified. Musk filed a lawsuit in August this year, accusing OpenAI of using 'lavish salaries' to 'starve competitors.' To verify Musk's salary claims, Business Insider analyzed the wage data for special visa applications from both companies since 2024.

Austin-based startup RapidCanvas recently announced the completion of a $16 million Series A funding round aimed at advancing its AI Agent technology. These AI Agents can automate up to 75% of the complex tasks traditionally carried out by data scientists and engineers. The funding was led by Peak XV Partners, with participation from Titanium Ventures, Accel, and Valley Capital.

Europe's most valuable artificial intelligence startup, Mistral, is actively expanding its operations in the United States to compete for AI talent with rivals in Silicon Valley. The Paris-based company is establishing a new office in Palo Alto, California, and is seeking to hire engineers, scientists, and sales teams to drive its growth in the U.S. market. According to insiders, one of Mistral's co-founders, Guillaume Lample, is also involved.

Former Pebble CEO and co-founder Gabor Cselle recently announced his joining of OpenAI to participate in a yet-to-be-revealed mysterious project. This news was confirmed through his official post on the X platform (formerly Twitter). According to LinkedIn, Cselle officially started at OpenAI in October this year. He mentioned on social media: "I am currently learning a lot of new things and will share more details about my work projects later." As a serial entrepreneur, Cs

Recently, LinkedIn announced the launch of a new feature called 'Hiring Assistant', aimed at using AI technology to help recruiters more easily find suitable candidates. This hiring assistant can intelligently recommend qualified candidates based on the recruiter's job description or prompts. Harry Srinivasan, Vice President of Product for LinkedIn Talent Solutions, stated in a media interview that many recruiters struggle with writing emails, sending messages, and pasting job descriptions across different platforms.

Recently, Deloitte released a report highlighting that the global semiconductor industry is experiencing a severe talent shortage. The report indicates that by 2030, the global semiconductor industry's revenue is expected to reach $1 trillion, but to achieve this goal, the industry will need to add over 100,000 technical workers each year. With the rapid development of advanced technologies such as Generative AI (GenAI), the demand for highly skilled talent in the semiconductor industry is increasing. However, intense competition in the industry is making it increasingly difficult to attract and retain this talent. Deloitte's research also emphasizes that...

According to O'Reilly's '2024 Security State' report, security teams are facing a significant skills gap in artificial intelligence (AI) and cloud implementation. The report indicates that nearly 39% of security team respondents reported that cloud computing is a field requiring more skills that are difficult to find. Cloud security is a complex domain that requires the adoption of concepts like access control and the principle of least privilege, applied to the APIs provided by cloud vendors for control. Any errors in services can jeopardize the entire infrastructure, hence Infrastructure as Code.

Huawei has launched the 'AI Hundred Schools Program' aimed at supporting domestic universities in AI research and innovation by providing AI computing resources through Ascend Cloud Services. This initiative seeks to eliminate computing power bottlenecks and promote scientific research and talent development. The program is targeted at university teams with significant research achievements or far-reaching influence, covering a wide range of areas including AI operators, algorithms, model inference, and large model training. Applicant teams are required to submit project details, and Huawei will comprehensively evaluate project goals, value, innovation, and impact on the industry and ecosystem. Approved projects can receive between 50,000 to 1 million annually.

In collaboration with the International Olympic Committee and the Senegal National Olympic Committee, Intel has developed an AI platform that can monitor and evaluate athletes' performances using only smartphone cameras, identifying future Olympic talent. This platform analyzes video clips using computer vision to generate performance statistics, providing evaluators with the basis for talent discovery. In its initial application in Senegal, the platform analyzed over 1,000 children in six villages and identified 40 significantly talented athletes. The International Olympic Committee plans to launch a global project in 2025, leveraging AI technology to discover hidden talents.

US companies are intensifying their recruitment of AI professionals. AI positions exhibit resilience. The ChatGPT phenomenon has sparked a surge in interest in artificial intelligence, leading to an increase in related job opportunities and rising market demand.

U.S. companies are ramping up their recruitment of AI professionals. AI positions exhibit resilience amidst a wave of layoffs. The growth trend for AI roles is evident, even as the overall technology job market declines. The demand for AI jobs is increasing, attracting talent with high salaries. Companies are shifting resources towards AI development, and compensation for AI roles remains competitive.

Lei Jun proposed strengthening the cultivation of artificial intelligence talent to meet the demands of technological transformation. He suggested promoting AI literacy education from the compulsory education stage. He advocated for the development of AI-related majors in higher education to cultivate more talent. Moreover, he emphasized the need to standardize the safe application of intelligent driving products to ensure user safety.

Since the release of the GPT model in November 2022, a wave of AI entrepreneurship has surged; however, there are few AI projects that successfully secure funding. AI investors receive numerous AI-related business proposals but find few real opportunities to invest. There is a high demand for AI talent, prompting investors to actively nurture and scout for outstanding founders.