Software Engineers

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Timeline

  1. The Human-Centric Pivot

    Current market trend emphasizes human oversight and architectural design over pure code generation.

  2. The Productivity Peak

    Data shows a massive spike in software output per developer, leading to hiring freezes in mid-tier firms.

  3. Autonomous Agents

    Introduction of AI agents capable of multi-step reasoning and debugging.

  4. The Copilot Era

    Widespread adoption of first-generation AI coding assistants begins.

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AI and White-Collar Labor: Why the Great Displacement Hasn't Arrived

While fears of AI-driven job displacement persist among tech workers, current data suggests AI is acting more as a productivity multiplier than a wholesale replacement for white-collar roles. Software engineers are increasingly viewing AI coding assistants as essential tools that shift their focus from syntax to system architecture.

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