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The 7 AI Skills You Must Master in 2025 & Beyond to Thrive in the Next Economy
The AI Power User’s Playbook
Let’s skip the fluff.
In 2017, Andrew Ng famously said, “AI is the new electricity.” Back then, it sounded futuristic. Today, it’s reality — and here’s the twist: AI isn’t just changing the game. It’s building an entirely new playing field.
In 2025, it won’t matter whether you’re a programmer, marketer, or salesperson. The only thing that will truly matter is this: Are you an AI power user or not? Period.
This isn’t hype — it’s the single biggest shift in the economy I’ve seen in my lifetime. And if you act now, you can secure a 2–3 year head start over most people. In this article, we’re breaking down the seven AI skills that will separate the winners from the losers in the next economy.
The Stakes: Why This Matters Right Now
When Google’s CEO Sundar Pichai says AI is “more profound than electricity or fire,” he’s not exaggerating. This is the guy running one of the most powerful tech companies in the world — and he’s telling you what’s coming.
Let’s look at the numbers:
- McKinsey estimates AI could add $13 trillion to the global economy by 2030. That’s “trillion” with a T.
