SMRTR ProgrammingJan 27, 2026Dev.to

The AI Movement is a Parasitic Cancer to the Software Industry

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A software developer's critique of AI's impact on the industry, describing it as an "infection" rather than a bubble. The author argues AI has degraded job markets, workplace dynamics, and software quality through "vibe coding" and corporate overreach. Despite widespread adoption across consumer, enterprise, and developer tools, the piece contends AI prioritizes profit over quality programming.

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