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ZDNET's key takeaways
Information technology jobs are increasingly threatened by AI.
AI also opens up new doors of innovation for startups.
At the same time, AI adds more complexity to startup scenarios.
Study computer science or related aspects of information technology, get a job at Chipotle?
Artificial intelligence appears to be subsuming many coding and technology jobs, according to a recent gloomy article by The New York Times' Natasha Singer.
"The spread of AI programming tools, which can quickly generate thousands of lines of computer code -- combined with layoffs at companies like Amazon, Intel, Meta and Microsoft -- is dimming prospects in a field that tech leaders promoted for years as a golden career ticket," Singer wrote.
Also: Want a job in tech? You need these skills, McKinsey study shows
There are three ways of looking at AI in terms of career prospects. One is the job-killer, noted above. Another is to immerse oneself in AI development and oversight skills, which are in demand.
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