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AI's Rise Sparks Job Security Fears for Young Engineers

3/8/2026

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Joshua Tan, a 27-year-old junior software engineer in Singapore, faced questions about job security at a Chinese New Year dinner.
Relatives expressed concern about how artificial intelligence might affect his career.
Tan noted that AI is currently used to enhance productivity but will likely reduce need for junior staff as it grows more capable.
He described AI as an "inevitable" force transforming the industry, reflecting anxiety about tech employment.

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Joshua Tan, a 27-year-old junior software engineer in Singapore, faced questions about job security at a Chinese New Year dinner.
Relatives expressed concern about how artificial intelligence might affect his career.
Tan noted that AI is currently used to enhance productivity but will likely reduce need for junior staff as it grows more capable.
He described AI as an "inevitable" force transforming the industry, reflecting anxiety about tech employment.