Ex-Google exec to students: Remember, AI itself is going to be gone by...

Times of IndiaCenter-RightEN 2 min read 100% complete by TOI TECH DESKOctober 27, 2025 at 10:00 AM

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Jad Tarifi, a former Google employee and early member of its first generative AI team, advises students against pursuing lengthy doctoral programs in AI due to the field's rapid evolution. In an interview with Business Insider, Tarifi suggests focusing on niche areas like AI for biology or gaining real-world experience instead. He emphasizes that technological advancements make practical skills more valuable than academic pursuits alone and stresses the importance of soft skills such as emotional intelligence and empathy in the AI sector. Tarifi founded his startup Integral AI in 2021 after nearly a decade at Google, where he earned his Ph.D. in AI in 2012.

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