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However, that being said, it's still in it's infancy. It's interesting the potential.
Cheer up friend. If AI does take all of our jobs, that means we'll be living in a world of unimaginable wealth and comfort. In the meantime lean in, learn to use the thing, keep getting good at what you do.
How will we afford food if nobody gets paid to work though?
>Or get into a more specialized of software engineering that requires more skill (which is of course not that easy!) IMHO, be of a mindset that you're willing to specialize virtually anywhere, with the awareness that specialization can itself be a double-edged sword. AI if used correctly can help you learn faster and be more productive. Right now humans are the glue for AI. That's probably not changing any time soon;…
If you are in your mid-thirties and already a few years into your career, I'd just continue on the path and aim for an early retirement. If you are a junior software engineer who is just starting their career, the "AI anxiety" is most likely even higher (and for that, I do not have answers).
Cheer up friend. If AI does take all of our jobs, that means we'll be living in a world of unimaginable wealth and comfort. In the meantime lean in, learn to use the thing, keep getting good at what you do.
How will we afford food if nobody gets paid to work though?
One where the robots/AI do all the work and the world shares the results of this new found productivity and we all live happily in a post scarcity world.
The other is that movie Elysium.
With regards to staying in software and adapting, step one IMO is putting yourself in whatever position makes you feel more safe in the short term. That could be a different type of software, consulting as an expert who can effectively validate AI developed software, or even just moving towards financial goals that lift the burden if that is the main driving force of your anxiety.
Industries change periodically, and occasionally flip quickly usually do to automation or a new, preferred technology/industry. The key I've found is to not define yourself or your worth by the career and minimize your dependence on the career so that you feel less at risk and more free to do what you enjoy and pivot if necessary.
If you know CS, you shouldn't worry. Jobs come and go anyway, it is far more important to have strong critical thinking skills.
Earlier quoted context omitted.
How will we afford food if nobody gets paid to work though?
Stand in the bread line.
sounds of dough being clumsily slapped down and formed into something vaguely resembling bread