Sifted’s report highlights a growing divide in the tech workforce, where AI fluency and critical thinking are increasingly seen as essential. Yet, the advice offered leans heavily on abstract skills like creativity and resilience, which, while valuable, may not address the practical challenges faced by those whose roles are most at risk of automation. The emphasis on early adoption of AI tools assumes a level of access and opportunity that may not exist for all workers. As AI integration accelerates, the industry must grapple with how to ensure these skills are democratized rather than concentrated among a privileged few.