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Integrating AI into the Product Manager Role at Netflix

Due to the writers’ strike which has been going on for several months, Netflix has created a new position of product manager. This role involves the use of artificial intelligence (AI) in different aspects of business operations, such as content acquisition and personalization of recommendations for users. Striking artists and performers are demanding higher pay and royalties from streaming platforms, as well as increased regulation around the use of AI in the writing process.

The challenges posed by AI for players in the sector

Duncan Crabtree-Ireland, national executive director and lead negotiator for actors union SAG-AFTRA, sees the rise of AI as a threat to actors’ livelihoods. The strikers are calling for regulations limiting the use of AI in content creation to a simple complementary tool, and not as a total replacement for screenwriters.

Casey Bloys, a senior executive at HBO, also opposes the integration of AI into the development or creative process of series produced by the channel. However, AI experience has become highly sought after across different industries.

Attractive salaries for AI specialists

Some companies now offer six-figure base salaries for AI-related positions. A survey conducted by ResumeBuilder reveals that 91% of hiring business leaders are looking for candidates with ChatGPT experience:

• 25% of employers report that the starting salary for master content creator engineers exceeds $200,000;
• 17% say it exceeds $300,000.

Online training to meet demand

Stacie Haller, Career Manager at ResumeBuilder, mentions that many online tutorials are now available to help individuals develop their ChatGPT skills. These training courses allow those who wish to join this booming sector to acquire the necessary knowledge.

The debate around AI: a threat or an opportunity?

While some professionals view artificial intelligence as a threat to the work of actors and writers, it is clear that it also creates new opportunities for product managers and engineers specializing in this field.

It is therefore essential to establish adequate regulation that will make it possible to make the best use of AI while preserving the creativity and work of artists. Current debates highlight the challenges facing the entertainment industry in the digital age.

The future

With the continued development of AI in the coming years, many questions will arise regarding its integration within traditional industries, such as entertainment. Initially, it will be crucial to find a balance between the use of artificial intelligence as an innovative tool and best practices to preserve the employment of writers and actors, particularly for companies like Netflix or HBO.