# AI Won't Replace Software Developers In 2026, But Developers Using AI Might Replace Everyone Else

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> Published: 2026-07-08 12:30:00+00:00

# AI Won't Replace Software Developers In 2026, But Developers Using AI Might Replace Everyone Else

By Oleg Lola, Forbes Councils MemberSource:

[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?”

In boardrooms, a dangerous question is being asked: “If AI can generate code, do we still need software developers?”

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