IMPLICATIONS OF AI ON JOB OPPORTUNITIES FOR ENTRY-LEVEL SOFTWARE DEVELOPERS
Keywords:
Artificial Intelligence (AI), Software Development, Automated Digital Technologies (ADTs)Abstract
Artificial Intelligence (AI) is a growing technology in the software industry that can mimic human intelligence. Prior research has shown a direct relationship between AI and job displacement in the software industry as the technology spreads in the industry. However, it has only explored AI’s effects on current employees, which reveals a gap concerning AI’s effect on the employment of new developers. To evaluate this issue, the study used standardized qualitative interviews with software employers. The data concluded that AI is too primitive to cause job displacement risk, but rather automation programs have been a leading cause of job loss. Future research can explore the specific effects of AI on software companies and the causes of their rapid growth in the industry.
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