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Why AI hasn’t replaced software engineers, and won’t

AI isn't replacing software engineers, according to a new analysis. Researchers argue that even in a field ripe for automation, AI's current capabilities do not lead to mass layoffs. New York's WARN Act filings show no AI-related job losses reported in the first year of AI disclosure requirements, highlighting that AI speeds up coding but doesn't replace complex decision-making, verification, and accountability tasks inherent in software engineering.

Simon Willison·Jun 14, 2026

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