No Computer Science Degree Needed to Work in Tech Soon: IBM AI Chief
Are you dreaming of working in the tech sector? The good news is that you do not need to have a computer science degree anymore. In an interview with Fortune, the global managing partner for generative AI, Matthew Candy, revealed that individuals can develop products without the need for coding, thanks to the advancements in AI.
He told that soon you will be able to generate ideas, test them, and develop something at a lightning-fast speed. Candy emphasized that individuals do not require any degree to work in Tech. He said that soft skills will hold greater significance.
In a story published Saturday, Candy said,
“The speed at which people will be able to come up with an idea, to test the idea, to make something, it’s going to be so accelerated,”
He boosted the confidence of youngsters by saying: “You don’t need to have a degree in computer science to do that.”
In the interview with Fortune, he told, “Questioning, creativity skills, and innovation are going to be hugely important because I think AI’s going to free up more capacity for creative thought processes.”
AI will not affect only the tech industry. Instead, it will have huge impacts on the image-generation technology. AI will revolutionize the arts. He claimed, “You’re going to be able to take on the role of a designer. You don’t need to be a graphic designer and have an art degree to do these things.”
Key Takeaways
- According to Matthew Candy, the global managing partner for generative AI at IBM, you can now develop products in the tech sector without needing a computer science degree. He highlighted that soft skills will have a greater future in tech work.
- AI will not only impact the tech industry but also have significant effects on image-generation technology and revolutionize the arts.
- Candy claims that people will be able to take on the role of a designer without needing a graphic design or art degree.
