AI and jobs

Whether AI displaces human work, which jobs go first, and what replaces them.

What people on korents have said about AI and jobs, newest first — 2 positions from 1 person of 8.

Date	David Heinemeier Hansson
24 Apr2025 Show David Heinemeier Hansson's position	Holds Recorded here as However capable AI coding tools become, the industry will still need junior programmers, because someone must be able to vet what the machine produces. Their exact words However good AI gets, we're always going to need people who know the ins and outs of what the machine comes up with. We'll always need junior programmers ↗
7 Apr2025 Show David Heinemeier Hansson's position	Holds Recorded here as Universal basic income is at most a small part of the answer to AI-driven job loss. Their exact words The purpose of work is not just about earning your keep, but also about earning a purpose and a place in the world. Universal Basic Dead End ↗ Also held byDario Amodei see all 2