Why AI hasn't replaced software engineers, and won't (normaltech.ai) AI

The article argues that AI is unlikely to replace software engineers because it mainly compresses the “execute” portion of software work, while humans still handle key bottlenecks in deciding what to build and delivering/verifying what gets released. It also contends many widely reported “AI-driven” layoffs are better explained by financial pressure and restructuring (“AI washing”), pointing to survey and regulatory filing data that suggest far fewer cases are actually linked to implementing AI. The authors conclude that overall software demand may remain healthier than mass-layoff narratives imply, though individual engineers’ career paths could still face disruption.