Yesterday a reader sent me a message. They study computer science, and they feel AI can now do all o...
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Yesterday a reader sent me a message. They study computer science, and they feel AI can now do all of their homework and papers for them. They asked whether this field still has a future, and what advice I'd give for the years ahead. It made me think: if I could go back to my final year of college, what would I do to make the road ahead a little smoother, with fewer pitfalls? This is just my own limited view, and I'd love to hear yours. 1. I'd still choose computer science, then pick the sub-field I find most interesting, and use AI to amplify my work there as much as I can, so that right after graduating it already feels like leading a team. 2. Move to a city with a strong tech scene and plenty of tech companies, like San Francisco, New York, London or Seattle. If your degree and skills are strong enough, find a good AI company in the few blocks of San Francisco between SoMa and Mission Bay. Being that close to the AI labs will sharpen your sense of where large models are heading far more than anywhere else. 3. At work, get things done fast, and be willing to pay for good AI tokens so you can do them well and quickly. Push the projects you care about to 150%, and finish the ones you don't to a solid 80 in the least time possible. Don't waste time, so there's room left to learn more. Embrace new things eagerly, and be willing to spend money on the best AI. 4. Put half of your salary into VOO and QQQ as a regular monthly investment. You can also pick one or two tech companies you strongly believe in, like NVIDIA, Apple, or Anthropic once it goes public. Don't chase hot stocks, and don't speculate. 5. Find your partner earlier, rather than putting it off until you've been working for a few years. Watch how they handle problems and how patient they are. Look for the one who cares how you feel, stays optimistic, and stands on your side whatever happens. 6. Don't lend money to anyone, including relatives, classmates and old friends. Lending money will only weigh on you w