Young people bet on reality over dreams as AI reshapes career decisions
annetgriffin · x · 2026-09-06
Sharing snapshots of the present, the author relays a young person's choice: if you want a real job, a house and a life, don't gamble on a dream — bet on reality. She believes his interest in cybersecurity and CS would have paid off, but finds it striking how AI is shaping the next generation's life decisions.
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