Coding AI REALITY Check: Why Cursor, Windsurf & AI Software Won't Replace Engineers... YET?

Coding AI Reality Check: Can Tools Like Cursor, Claude & Copilot Replace Engineers? This week on They Might Be Self-Aware, we dive deep into the Coding AI boom and ask the question everyone’s avoiding: Can tools like Cursor AI, Windsurf, GitHub Copilot, and Claude 4 actually replace software engineers — or is that just VC hype? Join Hunter and Daniel as they unpack the real-world limitations of today’s AI developer tools and offer a grounded take on the future of programming. From billion-dollar valuations to vibe-coding workflows, we break down what’s legit, what’s overblown, and how developers can thrive in the age of generative code. Whether you're an engineer wondering if your job is safe or a founder exploring AI dev tools, this is the reality check you didn’t know you needed. In This Episode: * Why Cursor AI is valued at \$6B — and what it actually delivers * The growing competition: GitHub Copilot, Claude Opus, OpenAI’s Windsurf & more * Are entry-level coding jobs really disappearing — or just evolving? * Real developer workflows with AI: vibe coding, mock-ups, refactors & more * Why coding with AI beats coding by AI (for now) * The myth of the AI solo engineer and the truth about human-in-the-loop coding * How aspiring engineers can stand out in an AI-powered hiring market Whether you’re a junior dev, a hiring manager, or an AI enthusiast, this episode will give you a clearer lens on the future of code, creativity, and control. --- * 🎧 Listen on your favorite platform: * Official Website: https://tmbsa.tech * All Links (Linktree): https://linktr.ee/tmbsa * 🎧 Listen on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3EcvzkWDRFwnmIXoh7S4Mb?si=3d0f8920382649cc * 📱 Subscribe on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/they-might-be-self-aware/id1730993297 --- #CodingAI #CursorAI #GitHubCopilot #AIProgramming #Claude4 #AIEngineer #AItools #SoftwareEngineering #GenerativeAI #TheyMightBeSelfAware Like what you hear? Subscribe, rate, and leave a comment – your feedback helps shape the show. And yes, we know you're attractive and have lots of friends. Tell them too.

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"They Might Be Self-Aware" is your weekly tech frenzy with Hunter Powers and Daniel Bishop. Every Monday, these ex-co-workers, now tech savants, strip down the AI and technology revolution to its nuts and bolts. Forget the usual sermon. Hunter and Daniel are here to inject raw, unfiltered insight into AI's labyrinth – from its radiant promises to its shadowy puzzles. Whether you're AI-illiterate or a digital sage, their sharp banter will be your gateway to the heart of tech's biggest quandary. Jack into "They Might Be Self-Aware" for a no-holds-barred journey into technology's enigma. Is it our savior or a mother harbinger of doom? Get in the loop, subscribe today, and be part of the most gripping debate of our era.