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The rise of AI tools, which are becoming increasingly affordable, is threatening entry-level coding jobs, according to AI entrepreneur Luke Arrigoni. He highlights the issue of AI systems that can perform tasks such as sales calls and software coding at a fraction of the cost of hiring junior employees. Arrigoni suggests that increasing the cost of AI tools could incentivize companies to hire entry-level workers, allowing them to gain necessary experience. Despite these concerns, platforms like ZipRecruiter indicate that summer internships have rebounded to pre-pandemic levels. Yet, AI’s growing capabilities, as discussed by OpenAI CEO Sam Altman, could change the job landscape in the future, with AI tools potentially replacing junior roles. The competition among AI companies keeps the prices low, aiming for mass adoption, which could further impact human labor costs.