Is Computer Science Worth It in AI Era? | Jobs, Layoffs & Future of CS

Is Computer Science still worth it in the AI era? Will AI replace software engineers? And what should university students learn today to stay relevant in the future job market? In this insightful podcast, I had the pleasure of speaking with Muhammad Naveed Akram, a Solution Architect, Full Stack Developer, and FAST University alumnus, about some of the biggest concerns currently faced by Computer Science and Computing students. With rapid advancements in Artificial Intelligence, increasing automation, job layoffs, and fewer traditional entry-level opportunities, many students are confused about what they should actually focus on during their university years. In this podcast, Muhammad Naveed Akram shares practical advice and industry insights that every CS, Software Engineering, AI, Data Science, Cybersecurity, and Computing student should hear. We discuss: ✅ Is Computer Science still worth it in the AI era? ✅ Will AI replace software developers and programmers? ✅ Why are tech companies laying off employees? ✅ What will software engineering jobs look like in the future? ✅ Why getting only a university degree may not be enough ✅ What is the one important thing every CS student must learn? ✅ How should students use ChatGPT and AI tools for learning? ✅ Should students use AI for coding or learn programming themselves first? ✅ What skills make a student valuable to employers? ✅ How can university students prepare themselves for the industry? ✅ How can fresh graduates overcome the entry-level job problem? ✅ What separates an average graduate from a highly employable engineer? ✅ How should students spend their university years in the AI era? ✅ What should students start learning before graduation? This conversation is especially useful for students studying or planning to study: Computer Science | Software Engineering | Artificial Intelligence | Data Science | Cybersecurity | Computer Engineering | Information Technology If you're currently studying at FAST, NUST, COMSATS, GIKI, LUMS, UET, Air University, Bahria University, or any other university, this podcast can help you understand how the technology industry is changing and how you can prepare yourself accordingly. 🎯 Don't just prepare for your next semester — prepare for the industry you will graduate into. Watch the complete podcast and share your thoughts in the comments: Do you think Computer Science is still worth studying in the AI era? Will AI create more opportunities for developers or reduce software jobs? 👍 Like the podcast if you found it useful. 💬 Share your opinion in the comments. 📤 Send it to a CS student who needs to hear this. 🔔 Subscribe to Fakhar STEM Sphere for more podcasts, university guidance, career advice, and educational content. Timestamps/Chapters: 0:00 Is Computer Science Still Worth It in the AI Era? 2:44 Muhammad Naveed Akram Podcast | Solution Architect & Full Stack Developer 7:52 How to Choose the Right Degree After Intermediate? 12:01 What Should Be the Real Goal of a BS Degree? 15:12 Which University Is Best? Comparing Different Universities 19:36 Why Programming Fundamentals Are Important for BSCS Students 27:39 Ultimate Goal of Every Computer Science Student in the AI Era 30:02 Business vs Job | What Should a CS Student Choose? 33:16 Most Important Skill Every Fresh CS Graduate Must Have 41:23 How to Master Problem Solving for Programming & Software Engineering 49:14 Future of an Average Computer Science Student in the AI Era 53:15 GPA vs Skills | What Matters More for Software Jobs? 58:32 Importance of Hackathons, Coding Competitions & University Projects 1:01:29 Is a BS Computer Science Degree Still Necessary in the AI Era? 1:04:37 Career Counselling Advice for CS & University Students 1:08:56 Golden Advice Every Computer Science Student Must Hear #computerscience #cs #artificialintelligence #ai #aiera #softwareengineering #softwaredeveloper #fullstackdeveloper #fullstackdevelopment #solutionarchitect #programming #coding #codingcareer #csstudents #computersciencestudents #softwareengineeringstudents #techcareers #futureofjobs #futureofwork #futureofcoding #aijobs #techlayoffs #joblayoffs #careeradvice #universitystudents #freshgraduates #graduatejobs #entryleveljobs #programmingcareer #softwarejobs #chatgpt #aitools #learncoding #studentsuccess #fastuniversity #fastnuces #pakistan #pakistanistudents #fakharstemsphere #podcast