"I started my AI research and development startup with other students around the world, and AI has been amazing for us. It's allowed us to push further and think about achieving things we couldn't have imagined. On the other hand, I'm pursuing a computer science major this fall, and I keep hearing that computer science jobs are being replaced by AI."
"No one has explicitly told me that pursuing computer science is a complete waste of time, but many people around me have expressed concerns about the risks it entails. I think those concerns point to something valid. Simply learning how to code no longer guarantees a stable or well-defined career path, but there are still many opportunities by staying within what I would call the "eye of the typhoon" and studying these machines, even if they are increasingly unpredictable."
An incoming college freshman will study computer science while founding an AI research startup that accelerated capabilities and ambitions. AI has expanded what the team can achieve but also threatens traditional computer science roles. Learning only coding no longer ensures a clear career; many observers warn of risks and concentrated resources around capital, compute, and elite talent. The industry shifted rapidly between 2025 and 2026 toward consolidation and AI infrastructure focus. The student believes staying closely involved with AI research and embracing uncertainty offers continued opportunities despite increasing unpredictability in the machines.
Read at Business Insider
Unable to calculate read time
Collection
[
|
...
]