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It's not too late to break into AI — and it doesn't really matter where you're coming from.

That's what Business Insider learned while speaking to dozens of people working in AI, from recent college graduates to mid-career job switchers to those on the cusp of building their own AI companies.

Each quarter, corporate America opens its books, and the numbers tell the story. Earnings reveal which companies are thriving, which are struggling, and where the economy is headed next.

Tech salaries are soaring, and corporate companies are cutting big checks to lock down top talent.

From Silicon Valley giants to retailers, media companies, telecom firms, and gig platforms, the salaries offered reflect just how competitive the market has become.

An award is more than its hardware.

For the artists, actors, and designers receiving the honor, it's a milestone that often marks years — or decades — of dedication.