The moment to lead: ASU computer scientists on AI, jobs and the road ahead

Recent headlines warn of cooling tech job postings and lower starting salaries, and stories are rife with fears that artificial intelligence, or AI, will eliminate entry-level roles. 

For students considering a degree in computer science or software engineering, the news can sound discouraging.

Computer scientists in the Ira A. Fulton Schools of Engineering at Arizona State University say the reality is more nuanced, complex and hopeful. 

They point out that although tools and platforms evolve, the core skills of computer science remain valuable across industries. Those foundations have already survived major technological shifts, becoming more essential as industries adapted to new challenges.