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Claim Text: Computer science students who graduated three or four years ago would have been fighting off offers from top firms — and now that same student would be struggling to get a job from anyone.
Simplified Text: Computer science students who graduated three or four years ago would have been fighting off offers from top firms now same student would be struggling to get job from anyone
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Claim Maker: Jeff Forbes
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Context Details: { "person": "Jeff Forbes", "time_frame": "Three or four years ago vs. now" }
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Created: February 15, 2026 at 3:59 PM (6 months ago)
Last Updated: February 15, 2026 at 3:59 PM (6 months ago)

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Coding Jobs Are Drying Up, Leaving Many Graduates in the Lurch

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Recent computer science graduates are facing high unemployment rates due to the rise of AI coding tools and layoffs in the tech industry. Many are struggling to find jobs despite having computer science degrees, and some are even being rejected for entry-level positions. The article explores the changing job market and the impact on new graduates.

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