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The implications of AI-centric programming extend beyond mere competition. Kevin emphasizes that the arrival of capable AI coding agents could democratize software development. Imagine a future where anyone, irrespective of their engineering background, could create software. The potential for societal transformation is immense; people who previously relied on engineers for simple development tasks could harness AI to craft solutions to their needs quickly.
Kevin recounted experiences from the pandemic when community-driven efforts to create local websites for tracking COVID-19 information were stymied by a shortage of engineers. In a world where AI can easily generate functional software, such hurdles could become artifacts of the past.