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How One Tech Company Created 13 New Types of Jobs Because of AI
Box, a data storage company, is creating over 100 new AI-focused job roles like "AI architect" and "AI solutions manager" as it pivots towards AI products.
What: Box, known for data storage and management software, is developing AI products to automate tasks like contract review. This shift has led to the creation of new positions, with plans to hire more than 100 AI-related employees by early next year.
Why it matters: This illustrates a common trend in established tech companies: rather than just adopting AI, they are fundamentally restructuring their workforce and product offerings around AI, creating new specialized roles while potentially impacting existing ones.
Takeaway: If you work in enterprise software, look for new AI-centric roles emerging as companies like Box integrate AI into their core business.
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Box, a company that makes software for storing and managing data, has started selling AI products aimed at automating tasks like reviewing and approving contracts. The company's switch to focusing on AI has resulted in the need for new positions to be filled. It recently hired a senior director of AI, an AI architect, an AI solutions manager, and an AI platform leader. Box expects to add more than 100 new employees by early next year. It is unclear whether the growth of such roles will make up for AI-related job cuts.
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