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title: "Coding jobs are safest from AI"
description: "If AI can replace coders, it can replace anyone."
date: 2023-05-16
tags: [ai, ai-and-jobs]
url: https://nem035.com/thoughts/coding-jobs-are-safest-from-ai
---

A common mistake people make when talking about AI replacing coding jobs:

If an AI can perform a function of a software engineer, in its entirety and as well as or better than a human such that it can 100% replace and not simply augment, then we've reached close to AGI at which point coding job safety is a minor concern.

The value of coding and tech skills will grow linearly with the progress of AI.

Once we reach AGI though, it stands to reason that the idea of a job itself will radically change.

Until then, learning to code will be one of the most valuable skills you can attain.