Generation AI: Why Today's Tech Graduates Are At a Disadvantage

Generation AI: Why Today's Tech Graduates Are At a Disadvantage reports that entry-level workers aged 22–25 may be finding themselves recently unemployed as artificial intelligence continues to dominate industries worldwide, a trend supported by a Stanford University study that found jobs for this age group have declined by roughly 13% since widespread GenAI adoption.

The piece notes that roles most exposed to AI include software developers and computer programmers, and that AI can replace workers who are still gaining skills, prompting questions about how newcomers in software, cybersecurity and tech should progress.

It also captures perspectives from industry leaders, including Marshall Erwin, chief information security officer at Fastly, Jason Manar, CISO at Kaseya, and Jessica Sica, CISO at Weave Communications, who say automation and AI will filter noise and create new opportunities, though entry-level entry to the field may become harder.

Mudit Sinha, AI lead at Lineaje, adds that juniors are expected to perform at levels closer to seniors due to powerful AI tools, and advises graduates to network, showcase projects, stay curious about AI developments, and emphasise soft skills. According to the article, while some see AI as a threat to entry-level roles, the consensus among interviewees is that employment will continue for those who adapt and demonstrate ongoing learning.