Juniors eliminated by AI, who will raise future seniors?

The wave of innovation brought about by AI is pushing the IT talent development system to a critical crossroads at a much faster rate than many IT leaders would like to acknowledge. Until now, companies have developed IT expertise internally by nurturing talent starting from entry-level positions, but now, as the demand for talent with experience in using AI grows and AI automation replaces entry-level jobs, this traditional method of talent development is being shaken. According to a widely cited study by Stanford University's Digital Economy Lab, since the end of 2022, when ChatGPT debuted, employment among early-career workers ages 22 to 25 in occupations most impacted by AI has decreased by 16%.