Enough Lies! AI Will Not Replace Software Engineers

Every now and then, we hear the same tired claim from so-called AI visionaries, including the CEOs of Big Tech, and some AI researchers: "Artificial intelligence will replace software engineers soon!"

Let’s be clear from the start: this is a blatant lie, and they know it! These people—despite their expertise—continue to spread this false narrative, knowing full well that experienced software engineers see right through their deception. But why? Because fear and sensationalism sell.

AI Advances... But Who Created It?

If AI is so powerful, who built it? Software engineers! How do AI processors and algorithms evolve? Through the efforts of programmers who write code, develop models, and refine systems.

Yet, instead of acknowledging this fact, these so-called "AI evangelists" would have us believe that AI is on the verge of making programmers obsolete. How absurd! They act as if AI systems will suddenly start improving themselves without any human intervention, as if we are witnessing some kind of technological sorcery.

Why Target Software Engineers Specifically?

Think about it:

• AI is now assisting in complex surgical procedures, but have we ever heard that surgeons will be replaced entirely?

• AI is helping in architectural and structural engineering, but have construction firms fired all human engineers?

• AI is analyzing legal cases, but have courts eliminated lawyers and judges?

Yet, when it comes to software engineering, the narrative is completely different. Suddenly, the media is flooded with exaggerated claims, almost as if there’s an agenda to mislead developers and make them question their future.

AI Does Not Create—It Simply Recycles and Rearranges Data

Every AI tool we have today—ChatGPT, DeepSeek, Gemini, and others—does not think, create, or invent new solutions from scratch.

• AI cannot develop truly novel, groundbreaking ideas that have never been seen before.

• AI does not understand software requirements at a deep level the way human engineers do.

• AI cannot build fully functional, real-world applications without human guidance and oversight.

At best, AI enhances research, accelerates workflows, and optimizes known solutions, but it is not capable of replacing the ingenuity, problem-solving skills, and creative thinking of software engineers.

A Lesson from History: AI is Like Agricultural Machinery

In the early 20th century, when tractors and agricultural machinery were introduced, there was widespread panic: "Machines will replace farmers! Agriculture jobs will disappear!"

But what actually happened?

• Farming did not vanish—it evolved and became more efficient.

• Farmers were not replaced—they adapted and became more productive with new tools.

• Machines did not eliminate human labor—they changed the nature of work, requiring new skills.

The same will happen with AI in software engineering:

• AI will not replace programmers—it will make them more efficient.

• AI will not eliminate programming jobs—it will shift their focus toward higher-level problem-solving.

• AI will not replace human creativity—it will enhance productivity, but humans will remain the driving force behind innovation.

A Message to Software Engineers: Don’t Fall for the Hype!

To every software developer out there:

• Your job is not at risk—neither today nor 100 years from now.

• AI is not your enemy—it is a tool that enhances your capabilities.

• Do not believe the fearmongering spread by those who profit from sensationalism.

And to those spreading these misleading narratives, we say:

Enough of this nonsense! Find another industry to mislead, because software engineers aren’t buying it.