Enterprise hits and misses - AI vs entry-level jobs - hype or reality? Plus: developer productivity and GPT-5 fallout

Lead story - Is the impact of AI on entry-level jobs hype, or reality?

As of today, I lean a bit more towards the hype side, but - we should absolutely be talking about this. Cath's two part series sets the conversation. Start with Is AI really to blame for entry-level jobs disappearing? Cath kicks off with the disconcerting stats, such as:

Employment website Indeed revealed similarly worrying figures. It indicated that the number of jobs advertised for recent graduates has fallen by 33% in mid-June compared with a year ago.

Then we debate the 'why.' Cath quotes Emily Rose McRae:

It could be due to post-Covid over-hiring or less hiring taking place due to tariffs. But we’re not seeing many organizations cut headcount to make efficiencies. It’s more due to shifting models or markets. Also, the market is currently rewarding those who say they’re cutting jobs due ...