Navigating the Future of Software Engineering with AIIn today's episode of 'Will AI Snap That?', hosts Michael Rollins and Thanos dive deep into the implications of AI on the future of software engineering. Joined by guest Sean Byrnes, a veteran in Silicon Valley, they discuss the evolving role of software developers, biases against older founders, and the potential for AI to replace traditional coding. The conversation explores how AI tools like Cursor are reshaping development practices, the abstraction of programming, and the impact of reinforcement learning on code quality. They also touch on societal changes, job displacement, and the transformative power of AI in making software more accessible and customizable.00:00 Welcome to 'Will AI Snap That?'00:44 Introducing Sean Byrnes01:36 Bias Against Older Founders02:10 Sean's Journey in Silicon Valley05:24 The Rise of AI in Software Development05:33 AI's Impact on the Job Market07:14 Experiments with AI Coding Tools09:12 Challenges and Abstractions in AI Coding14:13 The Future of AI in Software Development24:15 Directing AI and Low-Cost Rewrites25:15 Software Maintenance and Disposable Houses27:07 Product Focus and Software Engineering28:53 AI's Role in Code Generation31:30 Reinforcement Learning and AI-Generated Code37:00 The Future of Software Engineering Jobs43:12 Personalized Software and Final Thoughts