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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Cybersecurity is still hot.  [/quote]

For now, I question how that field can possibly absorb all of the kids who are flocking to it now, especially given how ripe it is for automation. [/quote]

It is a strange misconception that CS is ripe for automation...creative fields, law, accounting, etc. are routinely cited as far more ripe for automation.  Not to say CS is not as well, but it is impossible to know what to study if you are worried about being automated out of a career.  Unless you are planning to pursue a trade...basically, every white collar job is vulnerable.

At least someone needs to program the AI and build the robots overlords...until they become aware at least.[/quote]

CS is far more ripe for automation than law. I can already use automation to build a functional app but would never use it to write a brief to file in federal court. I am a lawyer and DH is a software engineer and he whole heartedly agrees, BTW. [/quote]

But you are citing anecdotal references...the experts could be wrong, but they are citing the careers above as most at-risk (also mathematicians, interpreters...a whole slew).  Also, AI will impact entry-level positions primarily, so Big Law will hire fewer junior associates and paralegals to complete lower-level tasks, etc.  Also, it is progressing at an incredible pace...you may not use it now to write a brief, but think where it could be in 12 or 24 months.

AI will impact nearly every white collar job, mainly on the low-end/entry level part of the spectrum...those of us that have already moved up the chain will probably find it to be great, but it will hurt nearly every white collar worker trying to start out.[/quote]

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