Artificial intelligence has college students second-guessing career paths

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Josephine Timperman switched her college major from business analytics to marketing due to the increasing threat of AI replacing traditional skills like statistical analysis and coding.
Many college students, especially those in tech and vocational fields, are reconsidering their career paths amidst growing fears about AI replacing entry-level jobs.
About 70% of students see AI as a threat to their job prospects, according to a Harvard Kennedy School poll.
Experts, including educators and advisors, lack clear answers on how to prepare students for a future dominated by AI, leading students to navigate their career choices independently.
The rising uncertainty about AI’s impact is fueling skepticism among Gen Z, with 48% concerning that the risks outweigh the benefits.
The future of higher education is being reconsidered as universities weigh how best to prepare students for an AI-driven job market, emphasizing skills like communication and critical thinking over technical coding skills.

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