AI Is Eating Entry-Level Computer Science Jobs - And I've Seen It Happen Firsthand

Has artificial intelligence AI change your life in a positive way or negative way?

There was a time when computer science was a sure path to a high-paying career. Companies were hiring fresh graduates left and right, and even small business owners like me relied on outside help for coding, website updates, and custom development. If you didn't know how to do something yourself, you'd go to a site like Fiverr or another freelance marketplace and hire someone -- often from overseas -- to get it done.

But times have changed.

Today, artificial intelligence can do much of what I used to outsource. Need code written? AI can do it. Need to troubleshoot a problem? AI can walk me through it in minutes. As an individual, I no longer have to hire a developer for tasks that used to be beyond my skills.

If that's true for me, imagine what it means for a company with hundreds of small coding tasks -- all of which can now be handled in-house with the help of AI tools.

The result? Fewer opportunities for entry-level programmers. AI isn't just making companies more efficient; it's removing the very work that used to help new graduates get their foot in the door.

For me, AI has been a cost-saver. But for the young computer science grad trying to pay off student loans, it's a door quietly closing.

What about you? What is your situation? Has artificial intelligence been a blessing for you or has it been more like a curse in terms of finding your next job?

Join the conversation. Let's talk about that.

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