We’re living in a time where artificial intelligence (AI) is reshaping the way the world works — and fast. From coding to screenwriting, machines are stepping into roles that used to be purely human. But as exciting as AI is, it’s also sparking a huge question: are we training for jobs that won’t even exist in the future?
The Warning Signs Are Here
Back in 2017, billionaire Mark Cuban warned that not learning about AI would make us “dinosaurs” in just a few years. Now, he’s saying something even bolder — in the future, a degree in computer science may not be that valuable because AI will handle a lot of the coding work.
Cuban’s view? Knowing the subject matter — the “why” behind the code — will matter more than being able to write it.
Writers vs. AI
This isn’t just about tech jobs anymore. In Hollywood, members of the Writers Guild of America (WGA) are protesting against the use of AI in writing scripts. Ironically, the very people who’ve written movies about “machines taking over the world” are now facing the reality of that idea.
Their concern is legit: tools like ChatGPT and Google’s Bard are trained using content created by human writers — including scripts — which means they’re learning from the very people whose jobs they now threaten.
Comedy writer Adam Conover summed it up well when he said, “Our proposal is that we not be required to adapt something that’s output by AI, and that the output of an AI not be considered writers’ work.”
Do We Still Need Coders?
Some folks argue that as AI gets smarter, the need for computer science graduates will actually increase — but only for those who can understand and manage these complex systems, not just code for the sake of coding.
Meta’s chief AI scientist, Yann LeCun, pointed out that new technologies don’t cause mass unemployment overnight. It usually takes 15–20 years for things to really change, depending on how quickly people adapt. So, the idea is not that AI will steal jobs instantly, but that it will change the kind of skills we need over time.
Humans and AI: Teammates, Not Rivals
Sam Altman, the CEO of OpenAI, said in an interview that the goal is to “make humans super great.” That means embracing AI, not fearing it. Think of it this way: the people who use AI as a tool — like a teammate — will be the ones who thrive.
Or, as economist Richard Baldwin put it, “AI won’t take your job. It’s somebody using AI that will.”
The Layoff Effect
Still, there’s no denying that the transition is bumpy. AI is already replacing jobs — IBM recently announced that it won’t be hiring for nearly 8,000 roles that could be automated. And the layoffs across major tech companies suggest that businesses are rethinking how many people they actually need when AI can handle so much.
Even Geoffrey Hinton, one of the pioneers of AI, left Google recently and expressed concern about how AI could eliminate jobs. On the flip side, Microsoft’s CEO Satya Nadella believes AI will create more opportunities in the long run.
So What Now?
Right now, it feels like we’re caught between two worlds — one where traditional skills still matter, and one where AI is changing the rules. Whether you're a computer science student, a screenwriter, or just someone watching all this unfold, one thing’s clear: adapting is key.
Maybe it’s not about choosing between AI or human creativity. Maybe the best future lies in finding ways for both to work together. Writers might not be replaced by machines, but by people who use machines better.
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