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Prompt engineering, a specialized field that soared to prominence alongside the rise of generative artificial intelligence (AI) like ChatGPT, is already facing an existential threat—one ushered in by the very technology it helped enable. According to recent analysis from Fast Company and commentary from industry leaders, prompt engineering is quickly being subsumed by the rapid evolution of AI models themselves, transforming from a discrete job to a skill that is quietly embedded in many traditional roles across a variety of industries.

A once-promising field is fading as the very technology it helped create evolves. Prompt engineering—crafting precise instructions to elicit better AI responses—rose with generative AI like ChatGPT. Now, industry analysis and executive commentary show that this niche is disappearing as AI models become better at optimizing prompts themselves. Instead of a standalone job, prompt engineering is increasingly an embedded skill found across many roles.

As AI became mainstream, many sought after “prompt engineers” to extract precise outputs. Job postings and media comparisons likened the skill to essential capabilities in business. Yet current research and executive interviews indicate that the role is shrinking faster than expected. Fast Company notes that AI is “eating its own” by automating prompt optimization, reducing the value of highly specialized prompt tweaks. Entrepreneur and Pluralsight echo the same trend.