As AI rapidly improves in such large leaps in such a short amount of time, concerns over job loss, especially in tech, are louder than ever. But in this CEO Sound Off, Bryan joins the conversation sparked by Okta CEO Todd McKinnon, who dismissed the notion that AI will make software engineers obsolete. Bryan agrees: it’s not about replacement, but rather about evolution.

Learning to Use the Tool

AI isn’t something to fear. It is something to learn. As Bryan points out, people are still figuring it out. What’s changed recently is how quickly AI tools have improved. Even in creative tasks like generating videos or writing emails, AI is moving fast. But it’s far from replacing human nuance.

At Tahche, offshore team members are already using AI, sometimes even at the request of U.S. clients. It’s clear: the workforce is adapting, not retreating.

What We’ve Seen Before

This isn’t the first time innovation raised fears. Bryan compares it to the early days of digital photography: cameras became smarter, but we still needed photographers with an eye for storytelling. The same logic applies to AI and engineers.

AI Isn’t a Shortcut to Excellence

Yes, AI can draft emails or summarize reports, but it can’t (yet) fully replicate context, culture, or creativity. Bryan notes that he can still recognize when something was AI-generated. It’s not a problem, but a sign that while the tech is useful, it’s still a tool—not a replacement for human insight.

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The future of work with AI isn’t about less employment. It’s about smarter, more efficient teams. For software engineers and knowledge workers alike, learning how to harness AI is fast becoming a valuable edge. At Tahche, it’s already part of the day-to-day, reinforcing the company’s belief that tech should empower, not replace, great people.

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