How AI is reshaping the job market for new graduates and what workers can do to adapt
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The New York Times
Sat on the counter overnight. Well past its best.
Summary
The article discusses the anxiety among recent college graduates about AI's impact on the job market, particularly for entry-level and programming roles. It highlights the disconnect between the "learn to code" advice they received and the current reality where AI threatens those very jobs. A panel of experts offers guidance on how job seekers should prepare for a future where humans work alongside AI.
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A new genre of viral video emerged: clips from several college commencements, at which the new grads heartily booed speakers who talked about A.I.
While it's not at all clear whether A.I. has actually reduced t
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