> We’re not becoming 10x developers with AI.<p>> We’re becoming 10x dependent on AI. There’s a difference.<p>This is true, but I also don't need 10x the ability to write cursive any more. I used to have great hand writing, now it's a very poor. That said, my ability to communicate has only increased throughout my life. Similarly, my ability to spell has probably diminished with auto-correct.<p>Yes, you will become dependent on AI if you're a developer, because those who use AI will take your job (if you don't) and be significantly more productive than you. It sucks, but that's reality. My grandfather started programing on physical cards, he knew a lot of stuff I had no idea about. That said, I'd be able to run circles around him in the programming (and literal) sense today.<p>The question is really what skills do you need to know to still execute the job with AI effectively. I'd argue that doesn't change between AI and not having AI.<p>As a seasoned engineer, I spend probably 60% of my time designing, 30% managing/mentoring/reviewing and 10% coding. That probably wont change much with AI. I'll just be able to get a lot more done with the coding and design in the same timeframe. My skillsets likely will remain the same, though writing small functions may diminish slightly.