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- Boris Cherny says the traditional “software engineer” title is disappearing as AI agents take over coding tasks.
- Boris Cherny warns that major job loss from automation is forthcoming, yet he believes AI will ultimately create more jobs than it eliminates.
- Claude Code and OpenClaw are identified by a TechMeme/Wired deep dive as the AI agents driving a rapid transformation of modern computing.
Why it matters: Software engineers risk displacement as AI agents automate coding, while firms must retool hiring toward AI‑agent specialists, reshaping talent pipelines and driving new productivity gains across the tech sector.
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