I've said it before but I feel it bears repeating: the rise of chatGPT and similar systems is largely due to two things:
1) the decline of approachable computers and learning material
2) the failure of researchers and developers to address pragmatics and practicality
@beka_valentine I think it's mostly due to fostering #TechIlliteracy instead of teaching #TechLiteracy with a caste of #LadderPullers working to enshure less people, espechally marginalized ones, pursue #ComputerSciences or even #IT in general.
Add to that the unwillingness - similar to trades - to offer #traineeships (and not merely exploit people as #interns at below - poverty line pay) and you get a rising group of informal #TechWorkers that then try to fill the ureasonable demand.
- Corporations constantly complain they need more #professionals whilst being explicitly unwilling to train #talent inhouse is IMHO self-inflicted #BrainDrain, as those that ain't stupid seize the opportunity and negotiate in that climate to a better position, if not start #freelancing as that gives them more control on what jobs to pursue.
