If he enjoys programming for the sake of it I think it’s valuable but it’s not necessary. He could also get a full CS degree for a fraction of the cost if you’r

If he enjoys programming for the sake of it I think it’s valuable but it’s not necessary. He could also get a full CS degree for a fraction of the cost if you’re factoring that in. The job market is bad but lots of hiring for AI positions, both research and application of AI are still in demand. But this could very well be cyclical. No matter what someone has to train the AI, control the AI, etc.