Week 7 - BALT 4363 - AI Reshaping Tech Careers and What Students Should Do About it

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 Week 7 - BALT 4396 - AI Reshaping Tech Careers and What Students Should Do About it


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This week in BALT 4363 , we discussed the future of coding. This is getting business applications and getting an MA in AI. Let’s be real: the future of tech jobs is changing fast. Thanks to AI tools like Replit, Lovable, and a hundred others popping up every month, building apps isn’t about grinding through every line of code anymore. It’s about orchestrating, setting business goals and using AI to make it happen. As one expert put it, coding is becoming more like supervision. You’re not just a builder; you’re the architect, asking what should we build? and how will it actually help people?

So, what does this mean if you’re studying computer science or thinking about it? You absolutely still should. The core skills—breaking problems down, modeling solutions, understanding users—are more valuable than ever. But it’s not just about pure tech anymore. CS students should get some business experience (classes, internships, side hustles, whatever). And if you’re a business student? Now’s the time to level up with AI tools. Apps like Lovable are super beginner-friendly, and Replit gives you more room to grow. Learning how to use AI to solve problems will set you apart. That is what I wanted to orchestrate in the image I used. You can see the difference between an old developer, just writing lines of code to develop apps, websites, etc. Then you can see the new developer, working with AI to complete the same task, at a far better pace and efficiency.

But here’s the real cheat code: don’t just use AI, learn how it works. Start with something accessible like fast.ai (you can even use AI to tutor yourself) and if you can, seriously consider getting a Master’s in AI. Programs like Georgia Tech’s and UT Austin’s cost way less than you think (like $8K–$15K total) and the salaries in AI roles? Let’s just say they’ll pay for themselves real fast. Plus, if people like Congressman Don Beyer can get an AI master’s in their 70s, what’s stopping you?

Bottom line: the world’s changing. Fast. But if you’re willing to learn, adapt, and build your skills, there’s never been a better time to jump into tech. Don’t just ride the AI wave-surf it.


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