Why one former Meta employee believes AI is reshaping careers faster than expected

 When 24-year-old former Meta data scientist Moyan Chen was laid off, she saw it as more than a job loss—it was a wake-up call about AI’s growing impact on careers. In an interview with Business Insider, Chen reflected on how automation is reshaping traditional tech roles, why she no longer sees corporate jobs as secure, and why future professionals must develop broader, adaptable skill sets. Her journey highlights the changing realities of work in the AI era. When 24-year-old former Meta data scientist Moyan Chen was laid off, she saw it as more than a job loss—it was a wake-up call about AI’s growing impact on careers. In an interview with Business Insider, Chen reflected on how automation is reshaping traditional tech roles, why she no longer sees corporate jobs as secure, and why future professionals must develop broader, adaptable skill sets. Her journey highlights the changing realities of work in the AI era.