Also called: AI Ethicist, AI Governance Analyst
Helps organizations use AI fairly, legally, and safely by writing policies and auditing AI systems.
You review a new hiring algorithm to check whether it treats applicants of different backgrounds fairly, then brief leaders on new AI laws. You translate between engineers, lawyers, and executives.
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Approximate: anchored on Bureau of Labor Statistics data for a broader job group.
Master's degree, about 6 years after high school. Bachelor's required; master's or law degree common.
Ways in: 4-year college, Graduate school. Training cost: $15k – $60k.
Majors to look at: Philosophy, Computer Science, Public Policy, Law.
Growing much faster than average. Rising with AI regulation such as the EU AI Act and state laws.
Low risk in 5 years, medium in 10. New AI laws drive demand for audits and policies; AI tools help check systems, but accountability and judgment stay human.
Classes: AP Government, Philosophy or ethics, AP Computer Science Principles.
Official data: O*NET occupation 13-1199.
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