A Leaked Shopify Memo Shows The Future Of Workplace AI

Author(s): Lo Zarantonello

Originally published on Towards AI.

Expect to use it or see your skills stagnate and become irrelevant

Shopify’s leaked memo shows five expectations regarding artificial intelligence in the workplace.

You are expected to use AIAI must be used during the prototype phaseExpect “Use of AI” to be in your performance reviewExpect to use AI and share tips and tricksCan you do it with AI instead of hiring a human?Leaked Shopify Memo

The first takeaway is that AI proficiency is becoming as essential as other core job skills.

Knowing how to use AI in your craft is comparable to knowing how to use a computer during the transition from the typewriter era.

By 2025, the World Economic Forum predicts a significant transformation of the workforce, with an estimated 39% of current skills becoming obsolete between 2025 and 2030.

As Shopify bluntly states, “stagnation is almost certain” for those who don’t adapt.

For you, this means continuous learning is no longer optional but essential for your career.

Learn and improve promptingExpect hiring to include some AI knowledge —at least tooling and promptingCompanies will expect a higher yield per personPhoto by Daria Kraplak on Unsplash

This approach fundamentally changes how teams create and test ideas.

By integrating AI into prototyping, teams and individuals can dramatically reduce development time.

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