Embracing AI’s Transformation: Transitioning From a Software Developer to a Builder

Over the past two decades, I’ve witnessed nearly every phase of AI’s evolution — from genetic algorithms to neural networks, deep learning, predictive AI, and generative AI. Yet, at no point did I ever believe that AI would render all jobs obsolete, including those of software developers.

This perspective comes from someone who has introduced AI-powered services and experiences to the world. And yet, it’s the question I recently received from my computer science students: Will AI tools make us obsolete? I’ve had similar discussions…