ComputerWorld.com reported that “Generative AI (genAI adoption is transforming entry-level roles in the tech industry, with more than half of workloads now augmented by AI, according to one study. Tasks such as drafting reports, synthesizing research, fixing simple code, and cleaning data, can already be executed by AI tools, according to the study by the World Economic Forum.” The October 7, 2025 article entitled “AWS training exec: genAI isn’t killing entry-level jobs — it’s redefining them” (https://www.computerworld.com/article/4067751/aws-training-exec-genai-isnt-killing-entry-level-jobs-its-redefining-them.html) included these comments:
Early career professionals often struggle to identify which genAI skills are most valuable. The need for continuous learning, and changes in how educators and employers prepare students and entry-level workers to become “AI-native professionals,” is becoming an imperative for both organizations and employee careers.
Many companies aren’t hiring despite a clear AI skills gap as policymakers, educators, and industry leaders struggle to work together to future-proof the workforce.
Early-career professionals often struggle to identify which AI skills are most valuable. How can education systems and workforce development programs better guide young talent in choosing the right paths? “The key is having an open and curious mindset. For example, engineers today need to think less about writing every line of code themselves and more about how to orchestrate, validate, and scale solutions with AI. What is critical is the appetite to continually upskill through certifications, hands-on learning, and peer learning. It’s about being prepared and acknowledging that roles are transforming rapidly.
No surprises here!
First published at https://www.vogelitlaw.com/blog/no-surprise-that-genai-is-redefining-entry-level-jobs