@interjc: Programmer jobs are booming again. Many bosses might be doing the math: an unlimited Claude subscription is way too expensive, might as well hire a human.
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The tweet points out that although some believe AI will replace programmers, data shows demand for software engineers has actually surged. This may be because the cost of using AI (like Claude) is too high, prompting companies to prefer hiring human programmers.
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Programmer jobs are booming again. Maybe many bosses do the math and realize that an unlimited Claude subscription is way too expensive—might as well hire a person. https://t.co/3aZwEXmmJv
柴郡🔔|Crypto+AI Plus (@0xCheshire): Here’s a counterintuitive thing:
Everyone thinks AI will eliminate a lot of programmers.
But the data shows that demand for software engineer positions is skyrocketing.
This might be the best proof of the Jevons paradox.
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