Redazione RHC : 1 October 2025 07:36
Artificial intelligence is no longer a futuristic concept from science fiction films . It is already part of our daily lives and, above all, it is revolutionizing the world of work .
Until a few years ago, programming was considered one of the safest and most promising professions: anyone who learned to write code was practically guaranteed a job, even without years of experience.
Today the situation has changed radically.
With the arrival of generative AI tools capable of generating code, detecting errors, and even developing complete applications , many tasks that were previously entrusted to novice programmers are now performed by algorithms in seconds. The very essence of programming language is already being called into question: while it once defined the programmer’s identity, now that code is generated by an AI, the language used loses much of its centrality.
The data captures this revolution: in various markets, job postings for programmers have plummeted by 71% in just one year. This decline calls into question the traditional path to entry into the IT sector . Conversely, demand for senior profiles hasn’t seen any significant disruption, because experience and the ability to tackle complex problems remain irreplaceable.
At the same time, the job market has shifted toward new horizons. The search for junior and specialized figures in artificial intelligence , machine learning, data science, and cybersecurity is growing exponentially. Programming alone is no longer enough: what matters is the ability to understand, design, and manage intelligent systems .
Yet there’s an interesting paradox. While AI is reducing opportunities for young programmers, it’s also reevaluating some manual jobs. Jensen Huang, CEO of NVIDIA, has emphasized the dire need for plumbers and electricians to build the data centers that power AI. In other words, while “junior digital jobs” are under attack, manual professions still enjoy relative protection. But for how long? When robotics matures enough, these jobs too will be targeted by automation.
Bill Gates emphasizes that the profession of programming will never disappear: expert hands will always be needed to guide and control artificial intelligence. However, while professionals will continue to play a role, it will become increasingly difficult for young people to enter the programming world: companies, when they can, prefer to rely on a bot rather than hire a junior.
The message is clear: the future of work isn’t over, but it’s changing, and fast.
The challenge for today’s youth is to understand where to invest their time and energy so as not to be quickly overtaken by technology. If we stop and think, just four years ago—less than the time it takes to earn a master’s degree—who among us could have ever imagined such a scenario?
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