AI Engineers aren't safe from being replaced by AI

An AI engineer reflects on the vulnerability of their own profession to automation, arguing that AI development roles may be replaced sooner than other software engineering jobs. The author highlights the diverse and often misunderstood nature of current AI technologies.
Why it matters
It challenges the common assumption that AI creators are immune to the labor market disruptions caused by the technology they build.
It quickly became small talk; whenever I speak with a fellow engineer working in tech, we somehow always end up in the same direction:
The content is a personal opinion piece/reflection rather than a news report, focusing on industry trends.
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