AI Can’t Replace Programmers… Yet.

Can we replace programmers? What happens when AI stops being a coding assistant and starts writing production-grade software? In this clip, Bobby Tahir, CTO in private equity, sits down with Norm Crandall, VP of Engineering, for a candid look at how artificial intelligence is transforming software development. Norm challenges the skeptics who say “AI will never write real code,” arguing that AI tools like Windsurfer are already light-years ahead of last year’s capabilities. He shares firsthand examples of AI building full authentication systems and scaffolding entire apps in minutes — and explains why the future engineer’s true edge won’t be syntax, but domain understanding and prompt design. The conversation dives into how AI’s evolution from static assistants like ChatGPT to autonomous agents will redefine what it means to be a developer. As Norm puts it, coding will shift from keystrokes to conversations — and the best engineers will be those who can translate real-world problems into machine-readable intent. If you’re in tech leadership, product, or engineering, this is a must-watch perspective on where coding — and coders — go from here. You can see the full episode at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9nn1FSeugWY 00:00:00 Introduction 00:00:18 Contrarian point of view 00:01:00 Building an app using AI 00:01:38 Skillset of the future 00:02:35 The benefits 👉 Subscribe for more deep dives with CTOs and engineering leaders shaping the next era of technology.