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Nobody here is talking about the pacemakers nor am I suggesting that AI will be replacing 100% of working force.

While we are at writing documentation, did you hear about the latest layoffs from MySQL which, among others, impacted heavily the documentation team as well cutting their size from 8 to 3 people?

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I mean, the software I develop is the system of record for the engineering and development of medical devices (and aerospace, automotive, industrial, etc. systems). So pacemakers and aircraft are relevant examples.

I hadn't heard about the MySQL layoffs. I hope the affected people find good new opportunities.

I tried to give a counter-example of people being replaced in an extremely complex piece of software as we speak. This may or may not be related to AI but I am inclined to think that there is some correlation - yesterday 8 people in the team, today 3, tomorrow who knows, maybe only a single guy.

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