In a recent interview on the BBC’s Big Boss Interview podcast, Eben Upton, the founder of Raspberry Pi, expressed concerns about the impact of artificial intelligence (AI) on job opportunities in the tech industry in the UK. Upton highlighted that the rapid emergence of AI tools like ChatGPT and Claude has led to widespread predictions of significant job losses, particularly impacting tech graduates and professionals. Major companies, including Amazon, Meta, and Microsoft, have already reported layoffs attributed to the integration of AI into their operations. Upton emphasized that exaggerating AI's capabilities could discourage young people from pursuing careers in technology, counteracting positive efforts made by organizations to promote tech skills among youth. He cautioned that as society grapples with the implications of AI on the job market, a tailor-made approach to education guidance for students becomes crucial. The question of what subjects or skills students should focus on remains open-ended, with Upton suggesting that it may take years before a clearer picture of the future tech landscape emerges. Without sufficient engineers and tech professionals, the potential for economic growth might be threatened. Upton also addressed the broader context of the UK’s business environment, noting that while there is abundant industrial capacity, high energy costs pose significant challenges for companies. These high costs have hampered the ability to invest in engineering and production domestically, with Upton clarifying that they have prevented many businesses from operating in the UK. He remarked on the luck experienced by Raspberry Pi, highlighting the differences between their operations and those of industries more heavily dependent on energy costs, such as fertilizer and oil refining.