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TLDR. AI will not do the learning for you. Use it to think faster and build more, not to skip understanding.
If you are a student in Computer Science, IT or Engineering, don’t let fear of AI define how you learn. AI changes the tools of engineering - it does not remove the need for judgment, understanding, and ownership. Don’t compete with AI at being a faster typist. Learn to become a better engineer with AI as your tool.
If you are a student or a young aspirant in Computer Science, IT or Engineering, you will hear a lot about AI taking away jobs.
Don’t let that fear define how you learn.
AI will certainly change the nature of software work. Some tasks will become automated, and some roles will evolve. But that does not mean the end of engineering. It means the tools of engineering are becoming more powerful.
Think of AI as a tool that can help you:
But the tool does not do the learning for you.
Your ability to understand, question, connect ideas and develop judgment remains your own. AI can explain something differently, give you examples, challenge your thinking or help you explore - but whether you actually understand it depends on you.
The important skill is therefore not merely knowing how to write code.
It is understanding problems deeply, thinking clearly, designing systems, questioning assumptions, and taking responsibility for the solution.
The pessimistic view of AI is largely a question for technology leaders, businesses and governments: what happens when machines can do more of the work?
For students, there is a more useful question:
What can I learn and build when I have these powerful tools alongside me?
Don’t compete with AI at being a faster typist.
Learn to become a better engineer with AI as your tool.
The future will need people who can combine human curiosity, judgment and responsibility with increasingly powerful tools to solve real problems. </content>