"Everyone has a fear that entry-level jobs will be taken by AI. You don't just want to be able to code. You want to be able to have a conversation, form relationships and be able to think critically, because at the end of the day, that's the thing that AI can't replace."
"Today's college students say that picking a major that's 'AI-proof' feels like shooting at a moving target as they prepare for a job market that could be fundamentally different by the time they graduate."
"About 70% of college students see AI as a threat to their job prospects, according to a 2025 poll by the Institute of Politics at the Harvard Kennedy School."
Josephine Timperman switched her major from business analytics to marketing due to concerns that AI could automate basic skills. She aims to develop critical thinking and interpersonal skills, which are less likely to be replaced by AI. Many college students feel uncertain about their career paths, with 70% viewing AI as a threat to job prospects. This concern is particularly strong among those in technology and vocational studies, leading students to seek majors that emphasize human skills.
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