AI · 2h ago
AI Progress Stalls? Costs Rise and Developer Roles Shift
OpenAI restricted access to GPT-5.6, signaling a shift in AI deployment. Token costs are rising, making junior developers more cost-effective for simple tasks. The article questions whether AI agents will soon replace most software engineers, leaving only a few needed for training and integration.
Meridian48 take
The piece captures real anxiety but overstates the near-term threat; AI coding tools still require human oversight and business context.
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