Data shows software engineers are resilient against AI-driven job displacement despite layoff narrative
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Marina Temkin
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Despite widespread layoffs attributed to AI, particularly in tech, new data from venture firm SignalFire shows that software engineers are actually making up a larger share of new hires. While AI-powered coding tools theoretically make engineering roles vulnerable to automation, the hiring data suggests engineering jobs are proving resilient rather than replaceable. The article examines the disconnect between the AI-layoff narrative and actual employment trends.
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bskyData shows software engineers are resilient against AI-driven job displacement despite layoff narrativetechcrunch.comKey quotes
· 3 pulledThe rationale given for lots of layoffs is consistently AI, and specifically they'll say AI with respect to code
Software engineering, in theory, is the professional field most vulnerable to automation, given the rapid adoption of AI-powered coding tools
However, researchers at venture firm SignalFire say the hiring data tells a different story
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