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Artificial Intelligence and the Evolution of Skills

Westerholm, Pontus LU and Mårtensson, Johan LU (2024) INFM10 20241
Department of Informatics
Abstract (Swedish)
This master thesis investigates the evolving skills required for Information Systems Development (ISD) in the context of increasing integration of Artificial Intelligence (AI). Utilizing a mixed-methods approach, the study combines quantitative analysis of job advertisements with qualitative insights from interviews with ISD managers. The job advertisements, sourced from the Swedish market, focus on roles relevant to system development, while the interviews provide deeper perspectives on AI's impact on skill requirements. The findings reveal that AI acts both as a facilitator and disruptor within ISD. AI tools automate routine coding tasks, shifting the focus towards more analytical and integrative roles, but also raise concerns about... (More)
This master thesis investigates the evolving skills required for Information Systems Development (ISD) in the context of increasing integration of Artificial Intelligence (AI). Utilizing a mixed-methods approach, the study combines quantitative analysis of job advertisements with qualitative insights from interviews with ISD managers. The job advertisements, sourced from the Swedish market, focus on roles relevant to system development, while the interviews provide deeper perspectives on AI's impact on skill requirements. The findings reveal that AI acts both as a facilitator and disruptor within ISD. AI tools automate routine coding tasks, shifting the focus towards more analytical and integrative roles, but also raise concerns about potential deskilling, particularly among junior developers. Job advertisements indicate a growing demand for AI-related skills such as data management, machine learning, and design, alongside essential programming skills like Python and Java. Additionally, the study emphasizes the increasing importance of soft skills, such as adaptability, communication, and problem-solving, in an AI-driven job market. This research contributes to the field by highlighting the need for continuous learning and adaptation and by identifying emerging roles in ISD driven by AI advancements. (Less)
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author
Westerholm, Pontus LU and Mårtensson, Johan LU
supervisor
organization
alternative title
Skills needed for information systems development
course
INFM10 20241
year
type
H1 - Master's Degree (One Year)
subject
keywords
AI, ISD, Skills, Systems development, Coding, Mixed methods
language
English
id
9172451
date added to LUP
2024-08-26 11:59:11
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2024-08-26 11:59:11
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  abstract     = {{This master thesis investigates the evolving skills required for Information Systems Development (ISD) in the context of increasing integration of Artificial Intelligence (AI). Utilizing a mixed-methods approach, the study combines quantitative analysis of job advertisements with qualitative insights from interviews with ISD managers. The job advertisements, sourced from the Swedish market, focus on roles relevant to system development, while the interviews provide deeper perspectives on AI's impact on skill requirements. The findings reveal that AI acts both as a facilitator and disruptor within ISD. AI tools automate routine coding tasks, shifting the focus towards more analytical and integrative roles, but also raise concerns about potential deskilling, particularly among junior developers. Job advertisements indicate a growing demand for AI-related skills such as data management, machine learning, and design, alongside essential programming skills like Python and Java. Additionally, the study emphasizes the increasing importance of soft skills, such as adaptability, communication, and problem-solving, in an AI-driven job market. This research contributes to the field by highlighting the need for continuous learning and adaptation and by identifying emerging roles in ISD driven by AI advancements.}},
  author       = {{Westerholm, Pontus and Mårtensson, Johan}},
  language     = {{eng}},
  note         = {{Student Paper}},
  title        = {{Artificial Intelligence and the Evolution of Skills}},
  year         = {{2024}},
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