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Evan
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What advice would you give to promote perseverance when knowing that AI and market struggles can remove jobs or increase working standards? How can others ensure that they will find a job that will not be replaced by AI, but ensuring that their creativity and happiness remains intact??
Thinking about a computer science degree, though many jobs are being replaced or modified with AI.
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Wong Loke Yuen
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Hi Evan. You need to update your skills and pay attention to new trends. If you want a job that is less likely to be replaced by AI, you should focus on skills that require human thinking, creativity, and empathy. These are the things AI isn't good at. Even in computer science, many roles depend on big-picture problem-solving, understanding human needs, or making important decisions. These tasks are difficult for AI to handle alone.
Careers like cybersecurity, system design, AI ethics, and user experience design still rely heavily on human judgment and creativity. By building both technical skills and strong "human" skills, you make yourself valuable in ways AI cannot copy.
Most importantly, make sure you choose a path that you genuinely enjoy. If you study computer science because you love solving problems, creating new things, or understanding how technology works, then AI becomes something that helps you, not something that threatens your future. You can also explore different areas within computer science, such as design, research, or education. The field is wide, and you can combine it with your personal interests to create a career that feels meaningful. All the best!
Careers like cybersecurity, system design, AI ethics, and user experience design still rely heavily on human judgment and creativity. By building both technical skills and strong "human" skills, you make yourself valuable in ways AI cannot copy.
Most importantly, make sure you choose a path that you genuinely enjoy. If you study computer science because you love solving problems, creating new things, or understanding how technology works, then AI becomes something that helps you, not something that threatens your future. You can also explore different areas within computer science, such as design, research, or education. The field is wide, and you can combine it with your personal interests to create a career that feels meaningful. All the best!
Melissa Solís
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It’s essential to stay well‑informed about the different types of AI and how they are used. Studying areas related to AI maintenance, creation, innovation, and integration can open valuable opportunities. The fear of being replaced is understandable, but there are professions where humans remain the central element—for example, doctors and nurses. In these careers, AI is already very useful, but mainly as a supportive tool.
As a computer technician, I remain alert because in my work, many of the functions we perform could be replaced. That’s why it’s important to keep studying and learning how to integrate AI without letting it consume us or take away our jobs.
As a computer technician, I remain alert because in my work, many of the functions we perform could be replaced. That’s why it’s important to keep studying and learning how to integrate AI without letting it consume us or take away our jobs.
Mike Johnston
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Mike’s Answer
As a computer scientist, I remember having the same fears almost 20 years ago when outsourcing was gaining momentum. It felt like I was on a train that was going to run off a cliff and I'd be looking for a new career. I started getting more familiar with the business and the needs that I would try to solve for as a programmer. Now my role is focused on bringing more AI into the company, and one of the more important things I believe is: start with people, not technology. Instead of asking "Who can I replace with AI replace?" I ask "Who can AI help the most?" At the end of the day, AI is the great equalizer: the cost continues to decrease while availability continues to increase. When the technology is everywhere, the real difference maker is the human experience in front of the AI.
My advice is to focus on what you bring to the table: your creativity, your curiosity, the way you solve problems, and the way you work with others. Think of the things you enjoy and develop those. Learn more about AI and how it can amplify your strengths or free you up to exercise them.
Right now, people who embrace AI have an advantage over people who do not. I encourage you to embrace it and learn to ride it, like a surfer on a wave. Humanity is great at inventing new work to do when work it used to do no longer needs to be done... I don't see that changing anytime soon.
My advice is to focus on what you bring to the table: your creativity, your curiosity, the way you solve problems, and the way you work with others. Think of the things you enjoy and develop those. Learn more about AI and how it can amplify your strengths or free you up to exercise them.
Right now, people who embrace AI have an advantage over people who do not. I encourage you to embrace it and learn to ride it, like a surfer on a wave. Humanity is great at inventing new work to do when work it used to do no longer needs to be done... I don't see that changing anytime soon.
I echo Mark's answer, I would say there will still be a strong need to bridge AI user experience that many companies will be vying to solve. If you have the personal touch with the tech experience, you will be at an advantage to help other learn how to embrace AI in a way that makes sense for them.
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