AI Displaces Traditional Internship Career Pathways

Recent reporting by Futurism finds employers are replacing many traditional internships and entry-level tasks with AI tools such as ChatGPT and Claude, automating data analysis, content creation, and administrative work. Companies cite productivity gains and cost savings, shrinking intern cohorts across marketing, finance, and media. The shift risks widening a skills gap for graduates and is prompting universities and industry to develop apprenticeships, micro-internships, and AI-focused training.