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Surging demand for artificial intelligence expertise and a scarcity of talent had created a yawning skills gap in Australia that was hindering companies’ ability to implement generative AI systems. The skills gap, which is growing, has put pressure on Australia’s existing talent pool and is expected to double over the next three years, according to new research from US consulting house Bain and Company. Some 44 per cent of senior executive cited the lack of access to internal AI skills and resources as the biggest thing holding their company back from implementing generative AI – a challenge that equalled concerns about quality and accuracy.

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The article highlights a significant skills gap in Australia's AI sector, emphasizing that the scarcity of AI expertise is obstructing the adoption of generative AI by companies. New research from Bain and Company indicates that this skills gap is widening and could double in the next three years, posing a serious challenge for Australian businesses. This shortage is as concerning for senior executives as issues regarding AI quality and accuracy. The findings underline the need for policy efforts to address educational and training initiatives in AI to support technological advancement and mitigate potential economic impacts.

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