In recent recruitment announcements from major manufacturers such as Tencent and ByteDance, **"Artificial Intelligence Ethics Engineer"** squeezed out programmers and became headlines. The parents were furious: "What is this position for? My child is studying law or computer?"

This position is the "mixed style" of law and technical compliance, which has become a new standard for corporate recruitment.

Parents, do you think this name is a bit tall and not sure what this position is for? Don’t worry, let’s talk about this new opportunity today and see why your child should consider this direction!

Current industry status: AI ethical problems occur frequently, and enterprises urgently need "guardians"

With the rapid development of artificial intelligence technology, various AI applications are emerging one after another. But, AI is not omnipotent, and sometimes it can cause some "mistakes". For example, how should self-driving cars choose moral difficulties? Are social media algorithms biased against some people? These problems need professional AI ethics to solve. So, now Internet companies are rushing to recruit such talents to ensure that their AI applications are both legal and compliant.

Law technology, compound talents are the most popular

So what kind of talents do this AI ethics position really need? To put it simply, you must understand both law and technology! Such compound talents are popular and companies are rushing to seek them.

Why? Because, they can not only ensure that AI applications do not violate laws and regulations, but also avoid potential ethical risks from a technical level. So, parents, it would be great if your children are interested in law and technology!

Double degree or interdisciplinary study, planning ahead is important

Speaking of this, some parents may start to worry: How to combine legal and technical compliance? In fact, many universities have offered relevant courses now, and some even launched dual-degree programs. For example, the dual-degree program of Law Computer Science and Technology cultivates this kind of compound talents.

In addition, there are some certificates that are quite helpful, such as CIPPE (Certified Information Privacy Professional). Parents, if you want your children to develop in this direction in the future, you have to plan your educational path in advance!

Salary prospects

The most concerned parents must be about salary! Don’t worry, this AI ethics position has a considerable salary.

The starting salary of fresh graduates is 300,000, and those with five years of experience generally exceed 800,000 (Huawei offers top talents an annual salary of 2.1 million)

In 2024, the demand for AI ethics jobs surged by 430% year-on-year (Data source: Liepin "AI Compliance Talent Report")

Moreover, as this position becomes more and more popular, salary levels will definitely continue to rise.

So, parents, if you want your child to have a high-paying position in the future, you have to consider this direction carefully!

How to help children plan their future? Understand interests

: First of all, we have to see if the child is interested in law and technology. If you like both, that would be great! If you don't like it very much, don't force it.

Plan ahead

: If your child is interested in this direction, you have to plan your educational path in advance. For example, when choosing a major, you can consider combining majors related to law and technology.

Internship experience

: It is also very helpful to let your children participate in related internships more often. This not only allows you to accumulate practical experience, but also allows you to understand the work content and requirements of this position in advance.

Skill learning

: In addition to professional knowledge, children also need to learn some relevant skills. For example, skills such as data analysis and programming are very popular in this position!

Is it enough to major in law or computer science alone?

Some parents may think that it is enough for their children to study a separate major in law or computer science. Actually, it is not the case! Although both majors are very important, what is needed in this AI ethics position is the combination of the two. Because, only by having the knowledge and skills of law and technical compliance at the same time can we better deal with various challenges and problems in this position.

Provide reference for children's future planning

Parents, this AI ethics position is a new opportunity! If you want your child to have a good future, you have to pay close attention to this trend. Plan your educational path in advance, accumulate practical experience, and learn related skills... these are all very important! I hope this article can give you some inspiration and help!

Will you consider letting your child choose this AI ethics position? Come and leave a message to tell us! Let’s share your experiences and opinions together!