AI agents set to reshape US jobs and it will be painful says engineer

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 23 — A leading Anthropic engineer has warned that artificial intelligence agents like Claude Code could soon reshape nearly every internet-based job in America. Boris Cherny, creator of Claude Code, told Business Insider that AI systems capable of operating computers — running commands, analyzing documents, and completing tasks across apps — are advancing rapidly.

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Unlike traditional chatbots, these agents can use digital tools much like humans, potentially altering responsibilities for software engineers, product managers, and designers. Cherny said productivity has already surged within his team since Claude Code’s launch, and he predicted that the job title “software engineer” may begin to disappear by 2026. He cautioned that the transition will be disruptive but urged workers to experiment with AI tools rather than fear them. The broader impact remains uncertain, but Cherny emphasized society must prepare for sweeping changes.

Source: Business Insider

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