In this podcast, the topic of discussion is becoming a prompt engineer and getting paid for it. The profession involves working with AI systems by entering commands or prompts to help improve their performance. To become a prompt engineer, you need a strong understanding of AI systems and their capabilities, including deep learning, neural networks, and natural language processing. To start, you can learn the basics of AI, choose your area of focus, build a portfolio, and network with other professionals. You can earn money as an assistant, a freelance prompt engineer, or by starting your own AI company. Success as a prompt engineer requires strong problem-solving skills, attention to detail, creativity, communication skills, and flexibility. The tasks and responsibilities of a prompt engineer include developing new prompts, testing and refining prompts, collaborating with other professionals, analyzing data, and staying up-to-date with industry trends. The average salary for a prompt engineer can vary widely depending on factors such as experience, skills, and location, but according to Glassdoor, the average salary for a machine learning engineer (which includes prompt engineering) in the United States is around $115,000 per year.