Are IT hardware and networking roles the least AI-affected jobs in tech? Reddit debates
General_Riju · reddit · 2026-09-11
A cybersecurity worker argues that IT hardware and networking staff may be least affected by AI: installing and troubleshooting routers, switches, servers and firewalls, flashing firmware, deploying Sophos XDR and CrowdStrike, configuring CCTV, and on-site client support are all physical, hands-on tasks automation can't easily replace. The thread debates which IT roles are most AI-resistant.
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