The 'AI is replacing engineers' narrative is mostly bullshit, and I'm tired of pretending otherwise
The article argues that the narrative of AI replacing engineers is misleading. It suggests that layoffs attributed to AI efficiency are often a cover for over-hiring during previous economic conditions. The author emphasizes the need for honesty regarding the actual impact of AI on productivity in engineering roles.
- ▪The claim that AI is making engineers obsolete is largely unsupported by productivity data.
- ▪Recent findings indicate that experienced developers may be slower when using AI tools, contradicting claims of increased efficiency.
- ▪Many layoffs framed as AI-driven are actually a result of companies correcting over-hiring from previous years.
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