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Go Time: Golang, Software Engineering

How long until I lose my job to AI?

Mar 5, 2024
Industry veterans discuss AI's impact on job security in the tech industry. They explore AI's hype, job displacement, coding with AI tools, tech debt in startups, AI's role in code generation, importance of diverse skills, web frameworks, cryptocurrency skepticism, programming practices, adapting to tech changes, and debunking fitness myths.
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Quick takeaways

  • Companies may misuse AI buzz to justify layoffs under the guise of efficiency.
  • Utilizing AI tools like Co-Pilot can automate coding tasks but may limit creative problem-solving.

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Impact of AI Hype on Job Security

The podcast explores the significant hype surrounding AI and its potential impact on job security. The speakers discuss how the AI buzz mirrors previous technological hype cycles, like cryptocurrency and blockchain. They highlight the tendency for companies to label any business logic transformation as AI, potentially leading to employee layoffs under the guise of AI-driven efficiency.

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