Nikhil
3/20/2026
For years, the advancement of artificial intelligence has been a hot topic on people’s minds and now we are experiencing one of the most drastic transitions in the tech world as a result of its rapid transformations. Software developers can now build full-stack applications and websites just by prompting into A.I. coding tools, a process known as “vibe coding”. Tasks that used to take teams of engineers months to complete can sometimes be finished in an hour on just a phone. This sudden shift has raised concerns of even longtime, experienced programmers and made many of them question their future careers.
The changes are already impacting the economy. Massive software companies have seen their stocks drop due to investors thinking A.I. will replace simple coding work. Work that would previously cost hundreds of thousands of dollars can be done at a fraction of the cost with A.I. tools. This does not mean the work is perfect, but it is efficient enough for many people. This raises questions on the future of the old tech industry, the designers, coders, and managers who run the whole workforce for long, expensive software projects.
Additionally, there are plenty of downsides. Artificial intelligence uses colossal amounts of water and energy, it can create sloppy/insecure code, and often can provide low quality information and material to the internet. Tech workers are burning out trying to keep their jobs with the release of new, more powerful A.I. models. Many companies view A.I. as a way to cut jobs, which ultimately cut costs. However, as the technology is advancing fast, regulations are not. This leaves a lot of gray area for what A.I. may create and what will and will not be restricted.
Still, there is also an abundance of upsides to these changes. Many people, including teachers, doctors, and non profits, need simple software tools but can not afford them. Artificial intelligence could finally give them the ability to create something without needing to pay huge fees or wait many months to do so. Even if these tools cut many jobs in the tech industry, they might also open millions of new jobs for those who have never created their own software before. In the long run, that trade-off would need to be further discussed.