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2026-11-02 14:50:27
[Russian Expert: AI Will Not Trigger Large-Scale Layoffs in IT, But Practitioners Must Continuously Improve Their Skills] (1) Yulia Goryachkina, head of the Digital Economy Talent Department of the autonomous non-profit organization "Digital Economics," said that the development of artificial intelligence is not expected to trigger large-scale layoffs in the IT industry, but practitioners still need to continuously improve their skills to remain competitive. (2) She said that IT practitioners will not face the risk of unemployment in the future, and everyone should include the necessity of continuously improving their skills in their daily lives; currently, the validity period of a single skill may only be about six months, so it is necessary to constantly master new technologies. (3) She emphasized that artificial intelligence will never replace people, but is just a work tool. The key is whether one can use AI proficiently, integrate it into work, and improve efficiency. (4) She said that leading Russian technology companies have noticed changes in hiring standards, especially that junior personnel with only basic skills may not meet employers' needs, which also poses a challenge to the education system.
