AI was supposed to put programmers out of work. But there are only more programmers now

Three years ago, predictions that artificial intelligence would completely replace programmers were ubiquitous. Experts forecasted the disappearance of the profession, and companies announced cuts in engineering hiring, shifting focus to prompt engineering. However, reality proved different: the number of people writing code for a living has not decreased, and job openings have not vanished. On the contrary, skill requirements have evolved, and the term "programmer" has expanded into fields that previously relied only on basic office tools. AI has not displaced developers but rather expanded the boundaries of the profession by integrating into daily workflows. Predictions about a mass shift to manual labor did not materialize, as the demand for skilled professionals capable of effectively utilizing new technologies remains high. The industry has adapted to these changes, proving that automation complements human labor rather than replacing it entirely.