AI is Changing Entry-Level Jobs, Not Eliminating Them
Experts agree that artificial intelligence (AI) is not completely replacing all junior roles but does require new graduates to enhance their skills and demonstrate uniquely human judgment.
Case Study: Internship Impacted by AI
K Sudhiksha, a 23-year-old communications graduate, experienced this shift firsthand during her six-month public relations internship, which ended abruptly halfway through. Officially, the company cited restructuring, but Sudhiksha suspected the use of AI played a role.
"I was spending most of my time running prompts on ChatGPT," said Sudhiksha, referencing the popular AI chatbot. "We were all encouraged to do it. I could do my tasks faster, but it also made me feel creatively stunted."
Tasks Shifted Towards AI Assistance
Her responsibilities mostly involved using AI tools to draft media releases and summarize weekly news coverage, rather than engaging in more hands-on, creative work. While employees were reminded to verify facts generated by ChatGPT, Sudhiksha found the experience unfulfilling.
"The reliance on AI made the experience feel hollow as I had hoped for a more hands-on, creative process that would let me flex my own brain muscles."
Three months into the internship, her role was made redundant.
Summary
While AI is not erasing entry-level jobs outright, it is reshaping them, pushing fresh jobseekers to develop skills beyond AI capabilities, particularly in human judgment and creativity.
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