A Guardian piece examines whether picking a degree that seems less exposed to automation can protect graduates' job prospects. It cites UK graduate-employment specialist Charlie Ball of Jisc, who argues that isolating a genuinely AI-proof subject is difficult. The article offers guidance for workers preparing to compete with AI-driven virtual colleagues.
This opinion piece contends that artificial intelligence will fundamentally rework economic structures such as property, hierarchy and inequality. It notes that the notion of thinking machines overturning social order dates back to ancient political philosophy, including Aristotle. The author's central argument is that societies, not technology alone, determine what the resulting economy looks like.
In a New York Times opinion piece highlighted by Simon Willison, writer Paul Ford describes how fears that AI would replace programmers have given way to a more nuanced view. He suggests the industry is recognizing that cutting-edge development still depends on human judgment even as AI assistants take on more coding tasks.