Comprehension Quiz

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What is IBM planning to do with entry-level hiring this year?

Stop all entry-level hiring completely

Triple the number of entry-level positions

Reduce entry-level hiring by 30%

Only hire entry-level workers in marketing

According to Nickle LaMoreaux, what can AI do now?

Replace all senior managers

Meet with clients better than humans

Write marketing materials without human help

Do most of the entry-level jobs from two to three years ago

How much time did entry-level developers used to spend coding per week?

20 hours

28 hours

34 hours

40 hours

What are entry-level developers at IBM doing now instead of just coding?

Only maintaining old software systems

Training AI systems full-time

Managing senior developers

Working on marketing, meeting clients, and building new products

According to the article, what do some economists say is causing the difficult job market?

Higher interest rates and pandemic over-hiring

AI is the only reason

Too many people changing careers

Companies not investing in technology

In the survey of financial services CEOs, what percentage expected to maintain or increase their workforce due to AI investment?

28%

50%

60%

72%

According to LaMoreaux, how much more does it cost to hire mid-level employees from competitors?

10% more

20% more

50% more

30% more

Why are younger workers considered a better choice during technological change?

They cost less to hire than anyone else

hey work longer hours than older workers

They don't need any training

They are more comfortable with AI and know how to use it

Which of the following best summarizes the main message of the article?

AI is eliminating all entry-level jobs, and young people will struggle to find work in the future.

Companies should stop using AI because it makes it impossible to train new employees properly.

IBM is tripling entry-level hiring by transforming jobs rather than eliminating them due to AI advances.

Entry-level developers no longer need to write code because AI does all programming tasks now.

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Do you believe the common narrative that AI will destroy most jobs is accurate, or do you think companies like IBM show a different possibility? Why?

The article mentions that AI is transforming jobs rather than eliminating them. Do you agree that this is a positive change for entry-level workers, or do you think there are hidden problems with this approach?

What would you say to someone who claims that young people should avoid tech careers because AI will take over all programming jobs?

Do you think the shift from coding to client work and marketing is actually better for entry-level developers, or would you prefer the traditional coding-focused role? Defend your opinion.

Some people argue that AI will create jobs we can't even imagine yet. Do you believe this optimistic view, or do you think it's just wishful thinking? Give reasons for your position.

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Maybe AI Isn't So Bad for the Job Market

February 23, 2026•5 min read•Technology•Intermediate