Amazon Web Services CEO Matt Garman emphasizes that a single academic degree may no longer suffice for career success in the AI era. Speaking on CNBC, he highlights the growing importance of "soft skills" such as creativity, adaptability, and critical thinking over formal qualifications. Garman suggests that today's professionals must enhance human qualities like problem-solving and empathy to thrive alongside AI. He further notes that these skills are increasingly prioritized by employers anticipating an AI-driven job market.