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Companies will stop hiring people who don't know how to use AI tools
Spiciness
predictionThe Reasoning
As AI tools become standard productivity multipliers, not using them becomes equivalent to refusing to use computers in the 1990s
What Needs to Be True
- AI tools continue improving in quality and reliability
- AI tool interfaces become intuitive enough for mass adoption
- Competitive pressure forces companies to maximize productivity
Counterargument
Many roles require human creativity and judgment that AI cannot replace, and over-reliance on AI tools may reduce critical thinking skills
What Would Change This View
If AI tools plateau in capability or if human-only work proves more valuable than AI-assisted work
Implications for Builders
Build AI literacy into your skillset immediately
Create training programs for AI tool adoption
Focus on human-AI collaboration rather than replacement
Example Application
“Marketing team member who can use AI coding tools to build landing pages becomes 10x more valuable than one who cannot”