Week 2/ Coding and Math Careers Audio

 For week 2 I listened to the audio piece given by Professor Kelsey. One of the first points Professor Kelsey makes is the impact AI has on different tech skills. New technology has become so prominent over the past couple of decades and AI is adding a whole new layer to it. While AI is replacing jobs, it is important that we know and understand how to use AI to benefit ourselves. Another point made in the audio is how AI is similar to calculators. Some people think that calculators defeat the purpose of math, but in reality, they help speed up the process of solving equations especially more complex ones. AI is similar to calculators because some people think it is defeating the purpose of learning, when in reality it is helping us solve much more complex problems that arise today. Another key point that was made is the fact that AI and chatbots aren't perfect, and it is important that we use AI in a way where we aren't hoping for the best, rather using it to correct ourselves.

Generative AI is already being used in many workplaces, so it is imperative that coming out of college we at least have some understanding of AI and the benefits it provides. The more knowledge we have on AI can only help us because it is becoming so widespread and used in many different places. Professor Kelsey also makes a really good point that the less you know about AI the less secure your job may be because it is so becoming so prominent in the workplace. If you actually know some of the ins and outs of AI, the better suited you are for your job because you can use it in ways that differ from others to help you. Having knowledge of AI and python is attractive to job recruiters since it is becoming more and more popular.

Rapid changes are happening with AI and the more we know about it the better suited we are for the effects it has on the job landscape and the world as well. I took Professor Kelsey's management class last year, and I saw some of these rapid changes that were taking place. I also learned that while AI is replacing some jobs, it is also creating many jobs. Having knowledge of python and AI can be so beneficial because it can help lead to different opportunities that are popping up with AI. The main takeaway from this audio in my opinion is that we need to use AI as a tool to benefit us and help achieve things that could not be achieved without it. AI is here to stay whether we like it or not, so we must use it in a way that can help us, rather than hurting us, so having knowledge about AI and python is so important.