{"slug": "ai-won-t-replace-software-developers-in-2026-but-developers-using-ai-might-else", "title": "AI Won't Replace Software Developers In 2026, But Developers Using AI Might Replace Everyone Else", "summary": "Forbes Councils Member Oleg Lola argues that AI will not replace software developers in 2026, but developers who leverage AI tools will outpace those who do not, potentially displacing other roles. The piece warns against the misconception that AI-generated code eliminates the need for human developers, emphasizing that AI augments rather than replaces skilled engineers.", "body_md": "# AI Won't Replace Software Developers In 2026, But Developers Using AI Might Replace Everyone Else\n\nBy Oleg Lola, Forbes Councils MemberSource:\n\n[Forbes Innovation](https://www.forbes.com/innovation/)In boardrooms, a dangerous question is being asked: “If AI can generate code, do we still need software developers?”\n\nIn boardrooms, a dangerous question is being asked: “If AI can generate code, do we still need software developers?”\n\nGet AI news in your inbox\n\nDaily digest of what matters in AI.", "url": "https://wpnews.pro/news/ai-won-t-replace-software-developers-in-2026-but-developers-using-ai-might-else", "canonical_source": "https://www.machinebrief.com/news/ai-wont-replace-software-developers-in-2026-but-developers-u-q8ci", "published_at": "2026-07-08 12:30:00+00:00", "updated_at": "2026-07-08 14:56:54.216210+00:00", "lang": "en", "topics": ["artificial-intelligence", "generative-ai", "ai-tools", "ai-products", "developer-tools"], "entities": ["Forbes", "Oleg Lola"], "alternates": {"html": "https://wpnews.pro/news/ai-won-t-replace-software-developers-in-2026-but-developers-using-ai-might-else", "markdown": "https://wpnews.pro/news/ai-won-t-replace-software-developers-in-2026-but-developers-using-ai-might-else.md", "text": "https://wpnews.pro/news/ai-won-t-replace-software-developers-in-2026-but-developers-using-ai-might-else.txt", "jsonld": "https://wpnews.pro/news/ai-won-t-replace-software-developers-in-2026-but-developers-using-ai-might-else.jsonld"}}