Need a promotion at Amazon? Show your AI skills first

Amazon has reportedly made it a requirement for employees in several units, including smart home security brands Ring and Blink, to demonstrate their use of artificial intelligence (AI) when applying for promotions.

A Business Insider report on Thursday revealed that Jamie Siminoff, the founder of Ring, announced that promotion applications within the organisation must include data on employees’ AI usage at work.

An internal email stated that employees are also required to attach or cite specific AI projects they have worked on, along with measurable…