Hack your way to the AI Skills Employers want | Muhammad Usman - | TEDxSunway University

AI Integration and Education - The speaker initially felt using AI for writing was lazy but was impressed by its potential [1][2] - The speaker pivoted from economics to business with a focus on AI integration [3] - The speaker spent time learning Python and deep learning, but suggests low-code platforms can accelerate upskilling [4] - The speaker educates and trains students on AI, helping them create deployable projects [7] Talent Development and Industry Needs - Computer science enrollment is increasing, for example, N US saw a 68% increase [8] - Malaysia and Indonesia are leading producers of STEM graduates [8] - Industry expresses concern about a lack of talent development in leading technologies [8] - AI is expected to influence 60% of jobs in advanced economies and 35% in emerging economies [9] Practical AI Application and Portfolio Building - The speaker advocates for thinking about application, not just submission, in AI projects [11] - The speaker developed a car price prediction model using scraped data [13] - The speaker emphasizes the importance of visualization in communicating AI project ideas [15][16] - The speaker suggests curating a portfolio through LinkedIn networking, personal websites, or articles [17][19][21]