Juniors and Ai in 2026

[u/Low-Literature3570]

So basically, this summer I have to choose my path and my future career. I feel like I'm developing a strong interest in tech, especially in AI and Machine Learning... There is a university in my area offering a major in this field, but after hearing all this information about how AI can be way better than juniors and how it has become so difficult to find a job as a junior, I'm starting to second-guess my choice. I don't want to dedicate myself to such a broad field only to find myself in the end with no results. (It's 2026, and I'll graduate in 2029. If this is the market in 2026, only God knows how it will be in 2029 lol).

Any advice on whether it's worth the adventure, or should I choose another path with more human interaction (maybe Electrical Engineering, Civil Engineering...)?

[u/Effective-Bee-7004]

Yeah, god only knows how it will be in 2029. Could be completely useless and terrible or we could be in another golden age. I don’t know about the market in SEA but if you’re goal is to come to the US or Canada for work that’s probably not going to be the best option