Firms don't pay programmers for skill — they pay for proximity to revenue, control, and liability. AI makes that mechanism visible and compresses the implementation layer. The Peng et al. Copilot study showed 55.8% faster task completion; a 2025 METR trial found experienced developers were actually slower with AI tools. BLS projects 15% job growth to 2034, but averages hide where bargaining power really sits.
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- FrequencyUpdated Weekly
- PublishedJuly 9, 2026 at 11:00 AM UTC
- Length3 min
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