As a former project manager, Taylor Tucker, 30, thought she’d be a strong candidate for a job as a senior business analyst at Disney. Among the job requirements, though, was an understanding of generative AI capabilities and limitations, and the ability to identify potential applications and relevant uses. Tucker had used generative artificial intelligence for various projects, including budgeting for her events business, brand messaging, marketing campaign ideas and even sprucing up her résumé. But when the recruiter said her AI experience would be a “tough sell,” she was confused.
“Didn’t AI just come out? How does everyone else have all this experience?” Tucker thought, wondering what she lacked but choosing to move on because the recruiter did not provide clarity.
In recent months,