AI Impact on IT Jobs: Entry-Level Positions Plummet in China, India and Other Nations

With the rapid development of artificial intelligence technology, entry-level IT jobs in countries like China and India are facing significant reductions. Data from India’s top engineering colleges shows that less than a quarter of 400 students received job offers, creating a panic atmosphere on campus; engineering students in China, Dubai, and Kenya are facing similar difficulties. Tasks such as debugging, testing, and routine maintenance that were once handled by recent graduates are increasingly being automated. A SignalFire report indicates that major tech companies have reduced their recruitment of recent graduates by more than half over the past three years. Although hiring rebounded in 2024, only 7% of new employees were recent graduates. An EY report shows that Indian IT service companies have cut entry-level positions by 20%-25% due to automation and AI; data from EU job platforms reveals a 35% decrease in entry-level tech positions in major countries in 2024. This trend reveals the profound impact of AI on the job market, drawing industry attention to talent transformation amid the wave of automation.