Replacing Programmers

Replacing Programmers

AI
Loop Podcasts by Loop Institute
S1 · E5
Jun 9, 2026
10:47

Episode notes

One of the most common claims in technology today is that AI will replace software developers. Headlines often suggest that coding jobs will disappear as AI systems become more capable. But how accurate is that claim?

In this episode, we examine what AI can actually do, where it struggles, and what the future may look like for programmers.