Tech companies slash jobs as the world becomes increasingly automated, fueling fears about the future of work. In response, prospective employees and employers alike are rethinking their strategies in a rapidly changing landscape where artificial intelligence (AI) is increasingly taking center stage.
For Kaitlyn McCormick, a software engineer with 16 years of experience, AI's impact on the job market was a wake-up call. "If you're thinking four years or two years of education will take you to right where you need to be and you'll be fine for the next 50 years, that's not reality," she said. With her master's degree in AI and machine learning on the horizon, McCormick is determined to stay relevant.
Brown, program director of computer science at CSU Global, agrees. "AI will always require a human," he says. Machines don't learn all on their own; they need data input and human interaction for models to be built. However, certain jobs are likely to change or disappear, such as those involving high-touch, redundant work prone to errors due to human input.
The latest job cuts, particularly in the tech sector, have fueled speculation about AI's role in replacing people on the job. But experts argue that companies are rebranding job losses as a result of AI adoption, rather than actual technological replacement. Peter Cappelli, a professor at Wharton School, notes that "there's very little evidence that it cuts jobs anywhere near like the level that we're talking about."
The key takeaway is that AI will transform the workforce, but it won't replace human workers entirely. Instead, people will need to adapt and develop skills in AI to remain relevant. As CSU Global's online master's degree program in AI and machine learning continues to attract diverse students, experts like Brown are encouraging them to "understand and be a part of" the AI revolution.
In conclusion, while AI may be accelerating job changes, it's unlikely to lead to widespread unemployment. By embracing this transformative technology and developing the skills needed to work with it, workers can stay ahead in an increasingly automated world.
For Kaitlyn McCormick, a software engineer with 16 years of experience, AI's impact on the job market was a wake-up call. "If you're thinking four years or two years of education will take you to right where you need to be and you'll be fine for the next 50 years, that's not reality," she said. With her master's degree in AI and machine learning on the horizon, McCormick is determined to stay relevant.
Brown, program director of computer science at CSU Global, agrees. "AI will always require a human," he says. Machines don't learn all on their own; they need data input and human interaction for models to be built. However, certain jobs are likely to change or disappear, such as those involving high-touch, redundant work prone to errors due to human input.
The latest job cuts, particularly in the tech sector, have fueled speculation about AI's role in replacing people on the job. But experts argue that companies are rebranding job losses as a result of AI adoption, rather than actual technological replacement. Peter Cappelli, a professor at Wharton School, notes that "there's very little evidence that it cuts jobs anywhere near like the level that we're talking about."
The key takeaway is that AI will transform the workforce, but it won't replace human workers entirely. Instead, people will need to adapt and develop skills in AI to remain relevant. As CSU Global's online master's degree program in AI and machine learning continues to attract diverse students, experts like Brown are encouraging them to "understand and be a part of" the AI revolution.
In conclusion, while AI may be accelerating job changes, it's unlikely to lead to widespread unemployment. By embracing this transformative technology and developing the skills needed to work with it, workers can stay ahead in an increasingly automated world.