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What technology positions will be eliminated by AI in the near future?
I don't want to invest time and money into a career path that will be obsolete in 1-5 years
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Olivia Alford
I am a Strategic Initiatives Manager. My job is related to strategic planning and am a Project Manager.
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Olivia’s Answer
Hi Nicholas,
I understand you do not want to invest time, money, and even energy in a career that will most likely be eliminated in the next few years. I’ve looked into this myself and found that it is unlikely jobs in technology fields will disappear, but some tasks will change due to AI. Roles that focus on repetitive or routine work, like basic data entry, simple coding, or support tasks, may be affected the most.
Instead of focusing on jobs that might go away, I think that it is better to focus on building skills that are harder to replace, like problem-solving, critical thinking, communication, and learning how to work with new technology. Technology careers are still growing and evolving, so being adaptable will be key.
I understand you do not want to invest time, money, and even energy in a career that will most likely be eliminated in the next few years. I’ve looked into this myself and found that it is unlikely jobs in technology fields will disappear, but some tasks will change due to AI. Roles that focus on repetitive or routine work, like basic data entry, simple coding, or support tasks, may be affected the most.
Instead of focusing on jobs that might go away, I think that it is better to focus on building skills that are harder to replace, like problem-solving, critical thinking, communication, and learning how to work with new technology. Technology careers are still growing and evolving, so being adaptable will be key.
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Mike’s Answer
All positions will be impacted. QA professionals will rely on AI for test automation scripting. BAs will use for developing acceptance criteria. Coders will use to model code and save time on mundane work. Not sure any positions get eliminated, but all will be expected to deliver a higher quality more quickly.
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Sama’s Answer
Hi Nicholas! Thank you for asking. With the high demand for careers in the technology field, it is unlikely that tech positions will be eliminated completely. Technology is advancing and improving rapidly, but rather than replacing entire roles, it is transforming how work is done. For example, in software development, AI tools can now generate code and help debug programs, which reduces the time spent on many projects. However, this is not enough for developers to disappear. Their role will still be significant as they are still needed to design systems and solve complex problems. Similarly, in IT support, AI chatbots can handle basic requests like password resets, but more complex technical issues still require human expertise. I'm aware that AI is taking over the world and is replacing many jobs, but at the same time it is also creating new opportunities and roles within the technology field. Therefore, we are forced to adapt, continue learning, and develop higher-level skills to remain in demand.
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Ashish’s Answer
AI is transforming the tech industry from doing tasks to managing tools, with exciting changes expected to peak between 2027 and 2030.
Entry-Level and Routine Jobs Are Changing: Tasks like basic coding, data entry, and software testing are becoming automated. Expect big changes by 2025-2026.
Support is Becoming "Bot-First": Simple tech help and basic translations are being handled by advanced AI. This will be common by 2027.
Human Strategy is Key: Jobs that involve planning and strategy, like Software Architects or Product Managers, are here to stay. These roles are secure beyond 2030.
Empathy and Instinct Are Valuable: Fields like cybersecurity and UX design still need human intuition, which AI can't replace. These skills will be in high demand through 2033.
The "AI Co-Pilot" is the Future: The most sought-after workers will be those who use AI to work much faster. Expect this shift by 2030.
Entry-Level and Routine Jobs Are Changing: Tasks like basic coding, data entry, and software testing are becoming automated. Expect big changes by 2025-2026.
Support is Becoming "Bot-First": Simple tech help and basic translations are being handled by advanced AI. This will be common by 2027.
Human Strategy is Key: Jobs that involve planning and strategy, like Software Architects or Product Managers, are here to stay. These roles are secure beyond 2030.
Empathy and Instinct Are Valuable: Fields like cybersecurity and UX design still need human intuition, which AI can't replace. These skills will be in high demand through 2033.
The "AI Co-Pilot" is the Future: The most sought-after workers will be those who use AI to work much faster. Expect this shift by 2030.
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Sandeep’s Answer
Hello Nicholas,
AI is unlikely to eliminate entire roles in the next 1–5 years but it will reduce demand for work that is repetitive and low in complexity.
What’s changing is not the job title, but the expectations. Even junior roles now require understanding of systems, problem-solving, and the ability to work with AI tools rather than compete with them.
If you build skills in architecture, security, data, or real-world problem solving, your role will evolve with AI rather than become obsolete.
AI is unlikely to eliminate entire roles in the next 1–5 years but it will reduce demand for work that is repetitive and low in complexity.
What’s changing is not the job title, but the expectations. Even junior roles now require understanding of systems, problem-solving, and the ability to work with AI tools rather than compete with them.
If you build skills in architecture, security, data, or real-world problem solving, your role will evolve with AI rather than become obsolete.
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Liam’s Answer
To answer your question honestly, I don't know. To widen this answer, no one on this site knows. To widen the answer further, no one knows for sure.
AI has not been fully adopted by companies yet, LLMs are going to be just a part of AI and we are not sure (we as in the field of computing) what the next progression will be. LLMs are really only good at a few tasks and businesses have not figured out how to make them completely useful. Most of what you are hearing in the news is hysteria.
With this, there are some jobs that will not exist in their raw form anymore.
From here out you will not have a specialty in .php, javascript, html, and similar languages. You will no longer have a specialty in MS word, excel, or other office products. You will not have a networking job designing networks on whiteboards and spreadsheets. You will not have a with a MS windows specialty only. Jobs like this existed where you had a specialty in a specific technology and were focused on maintaining on just that technology or equipment. These jobs no longer exist, AI did kill these jobs.
For example, I am a data center technician. I do computer hardware, I touch python/ bash/ and JS scripting (usually figuring out how to force it to work!), I am an electrician, I have experience with HVAC, I do networking hardware, and I do documentation and inventory. My field five (only 5!!) years ago required you to only know one of those technologies and that was your specialty. The field now you need to know a couple technologies at least to keep moving. Most of the people I work with are proficient with computer hardware, networking, and scripting. Others are proficient with electrical, HVAC, and inventory. I try to collect as many skills that I can to remain relevant and useful in my role.
You will no longer have one specialty, you will need to be able to do a few specialties for your normal role. If you are sitting in front of a computer screen you will likely be using AI to help you orchestrate and automate everything. For the foreseeable future, if you turn a screwdriver or a wrench you will not be replaced by AI. The key is to keep a variety of skills so that you cannot be replaced, its also possible to be repurposed.
Get a skill doing something. Try to get skills supporting that one thing you do. Figure out the jobs that are in that field and then get the skills that parallel that job. After you do this job for a while figure out how to pivot. LEARN FUNDAMENTALS! Volunteer, network, make friends, keep up with your field, and keep continuing educating yourself. If you do this you will never worry about being irrelevant. If you say "I want to learn <> and only do that for one company 40hrs a week for the next 30 years", I will say that plan is going to fail.
AI has not been fully adopted by companies yet, LLMs are going to be just a part of AI and we are not sure (we as in the field of computing) what the next progression will be. LLMs are really only good at a few tasks and businesses have not figured out how to make them completely useful. Most of what you are hearing in the news is hysteria.
With this, there are some jobs that will not exist in their raw form anymore.
From here out you will not have a specialty in .php, javascript, html, and similar languages. You will no longer have a specialty in MS word, excel, or other office products. You will not have a networking job designing networks on whiteboards and spreadsheets. You will not have a with a MS windows specialty only. Jobs like this existed where you had a specialty in a specific technology and were focused on maintaining on just that technology or equipment. These jobs no longer exist, AI did kill these jobs.
For example, I am a data center technician. I do computer hardware, I touch python/ bash/ and JS scripting (usually figuring out how to force it to work!), I am an electrician, I have experience with HVAC, I do networking hardware, and I do documentation and inventory. My field five (only 5!!) years ago required you to only know one of those technologies and that was your specialty. The field now you need to know a couple technologies at least to keep moving. Most of the people I work with are proficient with computer hardware, networking, and scripting. Others are proficient with electrical, HVAC, and inventory. I try to collect as many skills that I can to remain relevant and useful in my role.
You will no longer have one specialty, you will need to be able to do a few specialties for your normal role. If you are sitting in front of a computer screen you will likely be using AI to help you orchestrate and automate everything. For the foreseeable future, if you turn a screwdriver or a wrench you will not be replaced by AI. The key is to keep a variety of skills so that you cannot be replaced, its also possible to be repurposed.
Get a skill doing something. Try to get skills supporting that one thing you do. Figure out the jobs that are in that field and then get the skills that parallel that job. After you do this job for a while figure out how to pivot. LEARN FUNDAMENTALS! Volunteer, network, make friends, keep up with your field, and keep continuing educating yourself. If you do this you will never worry about being irrelevant. If you say "I want to learn <> and only do that for one company 40hrs a week for the next 30 years", I will say that plan is going to fail.