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Myth vs reality: “AI will replace Devs”

Jaideep Parashar on January 08, 2026

As the Founder of ReThynk AI, I want to address the most common fear I hear: “AI will replace me.” This fear is real. But the truth is more preci...
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Marry Walker

This really resonates. AI isn’t taking jobs, it’s taking repetitive work. The real edge comes from how we use it to think clearer, decide better and focus on outcomes. Adaptation matters far more than the tools themselves.

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Jaideep Parashar

When AI removes repetitive work, it gives people more space to think, decide, and focus on meaningful outcomes. Adaptation and clarity of intent will always matter more than any single tool. I appreciate you adding this thoughtful perspective.

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shemith mohanan

This is a calm, much-needed take.
“AI replaces unclear value” is the line people need to sit with.
Loved the shift from task worker → decision owner — that’s the real career moat in the AI era. Clear, grounded, and reassuring without sugar-coating 👏

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Jaideep Parashar

I’m glad that line resonated. AI tends to expose ambiguity rather than replace meaningful contribution. The shift from task execution to decision ownership is where real, durable value is created, especially as tools evolve.

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IamAdhitya

AI would not replace you, but the human who knows AI will surely replace you

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Jaideep Parashar

AI on its own doesn’t replace people, but it does shift the bar for relevance. Those who learn how to work with AI, using it to think better, decide better, and execute more effectively, will naturally have an advantage. The change isn’t about displacement by machines, but about adaptation by humans.

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Dipali Thinktanker

Nice

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Jaideep Parashar

@dipali_thinktanker_e1ed31 Thank you, I appreciate it.

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Jaideep Parashar

AI doesn’t replace people. It replaces an unclear value.

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Ali Farhat

And yet it will replace you one day 😅