Computer-programming employment fell steeply after the introduction of ChatGPT and has returned to its lowest level since 1980. Computer-programming employment in the U.S. has reached its lowest level ...

Computer programming jobs have reached their lowest levels since 1980 according to Bureau of Labor Statistics data. The dramatic decline correlates with the rise of AI coding tools like ChatGPT.

Instead of taking over, AI is acting as a helpful assistant, making the job of a programmer faster and easier. Think of it like a smart co-pilot that can watch what a programmer is doing and then ...