Simon Willison’s analysis highlights a critical gap in the AI-replacement narrative: the assumption that automating code generation equates to automating software engineering. While AI excels at speeding up repetitive tasks, the essence of the job—translating business needs into technical solutions—remains firmly in human hands. This suggests that AI tools will likely augment, not replace, engineers, shifting their focus toward higher-level problem-solving. However, Willison’s argument may underestimate how rapidly AI could evolve to tackle more abstract tasks, potentially reshaping the profession in ways we can’t yet predict.