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.
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.
Then there’s a third option. AI may be the lever that lifts professionals’ paths into the startup space, opening up abundant opportunities. Ultimately, it may help people more successfully launch and guide their startups.
“AI makes it easier for founders to launch new enterprises, said Spiros Margaris, a leading global venture capitalist in the fintech space and founder of Margaris Ventures. Margaris shared his perspectives on startup opportunities with us. “With the right large language models and data skills on your team, you can automate a significant portion of your operations, test ideas faster, spend less, and reach profitability sooner, if customers like what you’re offering.”