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How Technical? The Debate About AI’s Future Jobs

Forward-deployed engineers (FDEs) are emerging as a key role in the AI-driven job market, according to a Forbes analysis. The piece examines how technical expertise remains crucial as AI reshapes employment, with FDEs positioned at the intersection of software engineering and client-facing deployment.

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How Technical? The Debate About AI’s Future Jobs
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By Joe McKendrick, Senior ContributorSource:

Forbes InnovationForward-deployed engineers (FDEs) are seen as the hot new role with a strong future in an AI world. Forward-deployed engineers (FDEs) are seen as the hot new role with a strong future in an AI world.

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