Average engineers face displacement
Some argue agents now do ticket-level work, so teams need far fewer average engineers while top engineers get amplified; others push back on the claim that most engineers lack passion.
Skilled engineers enjoy work less
Several self-described strong engineers say agent-driven work erodes deep understanding of code and removes the fun, even as output rises.
AI replacement claims are overhyped
Skeptics report hallucinations, bad tests and firefighting AI code, arguing humans remain needed for requirements, accountability, security and context.