Meet Devi Parikh: Former Meta executive of Mark Zuckerberg’s team explains how to build a career in AI without a PhD

You don’t need a PhD to build a successful career in artificial intelligence, says Devi Parikh, the former Meta executive who worked on Mark Zuckerberg’s AI team. In a recent interview with Business Insider, she said that while advanced degrees once shaped AI careers, they’re no longer the only or even the best path forward. What matters more today is real-world skills, adaptability, and hands-on experience. We have summarised everything that she said during the interview below.