Why AI Won’t Replace Software Engineers Anytime Soon | The Disruptors #10
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AI makes coding easier than ever — but at what cost?
In this episode of The Disruptors, Ritesh Shah and Julian Wallis unpack the hype around AI in software development. They explore why AI can speed up tasks but can’t replace the judgment, discipline, and experience of real software engineers.
If your business is betting on AI to build scalable, secure systems without proper oversight, this episode is your wake-up call.
Topics Covered
00:00 – Intro
00:45 – Why AI is everywhere in coding today
02:30 – Garbage in, garbage out: the problem with AI training data
04:30 – Augmentation vs replacement: where businesses get it wrong
07:00 – Security and scalability risks of AI-generated applications
10:00 – Developer vs Engineer: why experience and strategy matter
13:00 – The danger of chasing short-term wins with AI apps
16:00 – Why critical thinking is still the differentiator
19:00 – How businesses should actually be preparing for AI
24:00 – The PSV Thinking™ lens for using AI effectively
29:00 – Closing message: AI is a tool, not a brain
Key Takeaways
● AI speeds up development but can’t replace critical thinking.
● Businesses risk scalability, security, and IP if they rely blindly on AI.
● The real differentiator is how you use AI — within guardrails.
● Engineers provide judgment, strategy, and architecture that AI cannot.
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