Anthony Crider, professor of astrophysics, was recently interviewed by FOX8 News in advance of his Greensboro lecture on the impact artificial intelligence may have on science jobs.
Anthony Crider, professor of astrophysics, recently spoke with WGHP FOX8 and later delivered a public lecture at Guilford Technical Community College about how artificial intelligence is poised to reshape science.
Crider presented the 2026 Stellar Society Lecture at GTCC, “The End of Science as We Know It: Lessons for Today from the Scientific and Industrial Revolutions,” which explored historical parallels between past technological revolutions and the rapid rise of artificial intelligence.
Crider described how exponential improvements in technology have often disrupted traditional career pathways and said jobs in science are no exception.
“When you’re looking at jobs and AI, it’s important to think about where you are in your lifetime,” Crider said, noting that older employees may have different concerns than those who are mid-career or about to enter the workforce. He advised college students to diversify their educational interests and goals to maximize future opportunities.
He said artificial intelligence is already automating several aspects of science and industry and that these changes are likely to continue in the foreseeable future.