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☆ Companies are hopeful about the economy again — even if they’re nervous
▼ + stars: | 2024-02-01 | by ( Krystal Hur | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +7 min

New York CNN —Earnings season is in full swing, and that means investors get a chance to hear from multinational companies about the state of the global economy. Some of the United States’ biggest companies are in the hot seat to answer questions about the economy, and where it could be headed. Like the rest of the US, companies are watching whether the economy could still tip into a recession as interest rates hover around a 23-year high. Achieving a soft landing, or a situation in which inflation comes down without an economic downturn, looks likely, some companies said. According to the UK government’s own estimates, the checks — including physical inspections from April — will cost British businesses about £330 million ($419 million) annually and increase food inflation by about 0.2 percentage points over three years.

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☆ Non-tech companies are seeking AI talent and offering six-figure salaries. Here's who's hiring — including one role that pays up to $300,000.
▼ + stars: | 2023-09-26 | by ( Sindhu Sundar | Aaron Mok | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +4 min

"The demand for professionals with knowledge in AI research, machine learning, deep learning — it truly outpaces the available supply of candidates," Sines said. A machine learning researcher role at the trading firm Jane Street indicated a salary range of $250,000 to $300,000, for example. And Disney is looking to hire a senior machine learning engineer with expertise in machine learning, algorithms, and statistical methods; the entertainment giant is offering an annual salary of $145,400 to $199,870. AdvertisementAdvertisementIn May, HR firm Scratch posted a job listing for a remote senior machine-learning engineer for a client. The position — which had a listed salary range of $120,000 to $185,000 — required "familiarity with current AI tools" such as ChatGPT.

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☆ AI talent is in high demand even at non-tech companies. And jobs are paying way over six figures — up to $300,000.
▼ + stars: | 2023-07-21 | by ( Sindhu Sundar | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +6 min

The law firm Husch Blackwell and insurer Travelers are among those seeking AI skills. The law firm Husch Blackwell has built a data science team, and is hiring an AI solutions strategist. For its AI role, Husch Blackwell has looked for trained lawyers who understand AI and large language models, and ideally also have some business consulting experience, said Blake Rooney, chief information officer at Husch Blackwell. The law firm Husch Blackwell has been looking to hire an AI solutions strategist as it expands its use of AI. The law firm already built a data science team over the past three years, and automated some routine tasks.

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