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Future hiring will require comfort with collaborative AI software
  • By 2025 World Labs will outright refuse candidates who avoid AI‑enhanced workflows.
  • The rationale is that AI tools are now core infrastructure, similar to version control or cloud platforms.
  • Employees must demonstrate the ability to grow with fast‑evolving toolkits, not just static expertise.
  • This policy signals a broader industry move toward AI‑first engineering cultures.
  • It also raises the bar for education: curricula must embed AI collaboration early.
Dr. Fei‑Fei LiTim Ferriss Show01:02:31

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“At this point in 2025, hiring at World Labs, I would not hire any software engineer who does not embrace AI collaborative software tools.” — Dr. Fei‑Fei Li
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“It's not because I believe AI software tools are perfect. It's because it shows the ability of the person to grow with the fast growing toolkits, the open‑mindedness and also the end result is if you're able to use these tools you're able to learn, you can superpower yourself better.” — Dr. Fei‑Fei Li

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Learning Trumps Credentials

In the AI-augmented era, hiring decisions focus on a candidate's ability to learn quickly and leverage tools rather than on formal degrees. Companies reward a growth mindset and comfort with collaborative AI software, signaling a permanent shift in talent evaluation.

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