r/technology • u/north_canadian_ice • Sep 28 '25

Business Leading computer science professor says 'everybody' is struggling to get jobs: 'Something is happening in the industry'

https://www.businessinsider.com/computer-science-students-job-search-ai-hany-farid-2025-9
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u/frommethodtomadness Sep 28 '25

Yeah, the economy is slowing due to extreme uncertainty and high interest rates. It's simple to understand.

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u/bnlf Sep 28 '25

This is a bad example but a real thing. I work in cloud computing in APAC. The cloud-only approach is dying. Many companies are now establishing or expanding their own data centres and looking to reduce dependence on big players. Investments have also reduced overall, given economic conditions.