Just two years ago, prompt engineering emerged as a promising new job in the tech world. As large language models (LLMs) like ChatGPT took center stage, companies began seeking out specialists who could craft the most effective prompts to maximize AI performance. These professionals acted as intermediaries, translating human intentions into language that AIs could process efficiently.
Today, that role has virtually disappeared.
At the onset of the corporate AI boom, some organizations experimented with hiring prompt engineers to manage internal AI tools. But the need for dedicated roles quickly diminished. Now, crafting strong prompts is seen as a basic skill—something embedded into broader job functions rather than a specialized position. In many cases, companies even rely on AI itself to generate high-quality prompts.
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