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Chasing new skills, going back to basics and pushing for collective action: how software engineers are adapting to AI
AI has disrupted software engineering, leading to layoffs and underemployment. Software engineers like Matt are adapting by working on personal projects to maintain coding skills amid job roles shifting toward reviewing AI-generated code.
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