AI Disrupts Software Engineering: A New Era?

AI is coming for software engineering jobs! A16Z's Martin Casado discusses how AI tools are disrupting software engineering, with AI code editors becoming industry standard. Meta and Google leaders say AI is writing more code than ever, changing job roles and requiring new skills. Zuckerberg predicts AI will match mid-level engineers, shifting focus to creative problem-solving and quality control. But are AI tools really making developers more productive? Despite concerns, Casado sees this disruption as an exciting evolution, urging engineers to adapt to the changing landscape. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.