"Young people are responding to a grim job outlook for entry-level coders. In recent years, the tech industry has been roiled by layoffs and hiring freezes."
"A recent Pew study found that Americans think software engineers will be most affected by generative AI. Many young people aren't waiting to find out whether that's true."
The growth of computer science majors in the U.S. has stalled, with enrollment increasing only 0.2 percent nationally this year. Some programs, such as those at Stanford and Princeton, are seeing declining numbers, with predictions of a 25 percent drop at Princeton in two years. This decline is attributed to a negative job outlook for entry-level coders amidst layoffs and hiring freezes in the tech industry. Young individuals are concerned about the impact of artificial intelligence on job opportunities in technology fields.
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