Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang says mastering artificial intelligence isn’t optional — it’s essential, no matter what field you’re pursuing. In a recent interview, Huang emphasized that students in any discipline should be learning how to collaborate with AI tools to sharpen their skills, boost efficiency, and stay ahead in an evolving job market. This article covers Huang’s advice, practical prompting strategies, and why learning to work with AI now can impact your entire career trajectory.
AI Isn’t Just for Tech—It’s for Everyone
“The first thing I would do is to learn AI,” Huang said, pointing to tools like ChatGPT, Gemini Pro, and Grok as key platforms students should explore. He stressed that AI’s usefulness isn’t limited to programmers or engineers. Whether you’re in biology, journalism, or architecture, asking how AI can support your work is the right starting point.
“It doesn’t matter what profession,” Huang said. “Ask yourself: How can I use AI to do my job better?”
Prompting Is the New Core Skill
Huang compared learning to prompt AI effectively with learning how to ask smart questions. Vague queries won’t produce meaningful results — but well-structured ones can unlock powerful outputs.
For example, asking ChatGPT “Tell me about business” will yield generic answers. Instead, specificity works better: “What are the first steps to launching an online retail business?”
“You can’t just randomly ask a bunch of questions,” Huang explained. “Asking AI to be an assistant to you requires some expertise and artistry of how to prompt it.”
Think Like a Mentor, Not a User
Prompt director Kelly Daniel compares it to working with a smart but inexperienced assistant. “You’re talking to a smart kid,” she wrote. “They want to help but don’t have your context — your job is to give it to them.”
To do that, break your requests into clear steps. Use examples. Don’t write in long paragraphs. Here’s a sample structure:
I need to give a keynote speech at my company’s annual conference. I want it to sound like early Bill Gates. The speech needs to:
- Congratulate the team on a strong Q1.
- Highlight progress in marketing and media strategy.
- Introduce new productivity goals and motivate the team.
AI Is Already Shaping the Job Market
Despite AI’s rise, only 11% of young Americans aged 14–22 use generative AI weekly, according to a 2024 report. Meanwhile, LinkedIn predicts that up to 70% of workplace skills could shift due to AI by 2030.
That gap between opportunity and adoption is exactly why Huang urges students to act now. Whether you’re in school, freelancing, or building a business, using AI well can instantly expand your capacity — and it’s a skill that will keep growing in value.
The Takeaway
Huang’s advice is simple but powerful: no matter your field, no matter your goals — treat AI like a collaborator, not just a tool. Learn how to ask it the right questions, feed it the right information, and use its answers to refine your work. The skill of prompting, he says, is the foundation of modern problem-solving.
“Learning how to interact with AI is not unlike being someone who’s really good at asking questions,” he said. And that, he believes, is one of the most important things any student — or professional — can learn today.
